Electronic jewel boxes, illuminated rechargeable containers, and networked electronic jewelry for use with smartphones and wearable diagnostic devices, including methods, components, and systems of manufacture related thereto

Abstract

Various electronic jewelry items, as well as electronic jewelry boxes, cases, and containers, include a number of embodiments providing networking, lighting, and recharging functionality. Many of these embodiments relate to various system layouts, including smartphones, wearable diagnostic devices, and communication networks to enable interaction therewith. Various related methods of making and using these electronic jewelry items and jewel boxes, cases, and containers are also provided.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims domestic and international priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 468,992, filed May 25, 2023; No. 63 / 456,486, filed April 1, 2023; No. 63 / 446,780, filed February 17, 2023; No. 63 / 443,682, filed February 6, 2023; and No. 63 / 441,652, filed January 27, 2023, all of which are entitled “Electronic Jewelry Box and Connected Jewelry for Use with Smartphones and Wearable Diagnostic Devices, Including Systems and Methods Associated Therewith”, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0003] This application also claims domestic and international priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 620,691, filed January 12, 2024; No. 63 / 617,847, filed January 5, 2024; No. 63 / 615,423, filed December 28, 2023; No. 63 / 608,956, filed December 12, 2023; and No. 63 / 600,833, filed November 20, 2023, all of which are entitled “Electronic Jewelry Box, Lighting Charging Container and Connected Electronic Jewelry for Use with Smartphones and Wearable Diagnostic Devices, Including Methods of Manufacturing, Components and Systems Therewith”, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0004] Further, the present application is further related by common inventorship and common ownership to U.S. Publication No. 2020 / 0345533, entitled “Wearable patch for reducing snoring activity,” Application No. 16 / 864,863, priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 842,472, filed May 2, 2019, the present application is also related to U.S. Patent 10,603,463, entitled “Personal wake-up alert patch,” Application No. 16 / 049,759, priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 540,126, filed August 2, 2017, the present application is also related to U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 972,657, entitled “Wearable patch for infants,” filed February 11, 2020, the present application is further related to PCT International Publication No. WO 2021 / 163341, entitled “Diagnostic patches and bands for promoting personal and community health, including related processes, methods, and systems,” International Application No. PCT / US2021 / 017679, priority to U.S. Provisional Applications 62 / 972,657, filed February 11, 2020, 62 / 972,654, filed February 11, 2020, 62 / 976,295, filed February 13, 2020, 62 / 977,691, filed February 17, 2020, 63 / 019,295, filed May 2, 2020, 63 / 023,512, filed May 12, 2020, 63 / 029,622, filed May 25, 2020, 63 / 042,677, filed June 23, 2020, and 63 / 050,029, filed July 9, 2020, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

[0005] Statement as to Copyright

[0006] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. In particular, under the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, national implementations thereof, and any national, international, regional, or local copyright laws that can apply to the subject matter, the copyright owner expressly disclaims any copyright it may have in any artistic works displayed in the drawings and all copies or derivative works thereof. BACKGROUND 1. TECHNICAL FIELD

[0007] The present invention relates generally to electronic jewelry, and in particular to electronic jewelry that is network-ready. More specifically, but not exclusively, the present invention relates to electronic jewelry boxes, illuminated charging receptacles, and network-ready jewelry items for use with smartphones, wearable diagnostic devices, and combinations thereof, including systems, methods, components, and processes related thereto, in accordance with embodiments described herein.

[0008] 2. General Discussion of Related Art

[0009] While the history of jewelry making, glass blowing, and stone carving dates back to ancient times, the modern field of electronic jewelry and electronic jewelry boxes is still in its infancy, and even less developed when personal diagnostic devices, smartphones, or networks encompassing smartphones and wearable diagnostic devices for personal health and wellness are incorporated. SUMMARY

[0010] Accordingly, the inventors of the present disclosure aim to advance the art of electronic jewelry and electronic jewelry boxes.

[0011] Another aim is to advance the art of electronic jewelry for use with smartphones.

[0012] A further aim is to advance the art of electronic jewelry for use with personal diagnostic devices.

[0013] In addition, another aim of the present disclosure is to combine ancient techniques such as jewelry making, glass blowing, and stone carving with modern microelectronics and network communication technologies to provide aesthetically pleasing wearable devices and accessories for personal health and wellness applications.

[0014] Another intent of the present disclosure is to apply the teachings of the present disclosure to other technical fields such as home interior design, architectural design, and lighting design.

[0015] These and other objects, aims, intents, purposes, and goals are achieved by the present invention, wherein various methods of retrofitting existing jewelry with network functionality are provided. In addition to the above methods, the present invention includes various embodiments of network-ready or electronic clasp assemblies for use with existing jewelry pieces.

[0016] Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a network-ready alert assembly for use with an existing jewelry piece, wherein the assembly includes a vibrating member and an adhesive layer. A receiver is integrated into the assembly for receiving an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the corresponding existing jewelry item after the alert assembly is attached to the jewelry by applying the adhesive layer to the back of the jewelry.

[0017] In addition to the above jewelry components, certain other aspects of the present invention are directed to providing a jewelry case that is compatible therewith. Thus, the present invention is also directed to various jewelry case embodiments for collectively charging a plurality of jewelry items each having a networked alerting functionality and a rechargeable battery supporting the same. In these embodiments, the jewelry case includes wall segments forming a case and at least one indicator light for providing an indication when the charging port is powered and when the rechargeable battery of the corresponding jewelry item having a networked alerting functionality is charged after the corresponding jewelry item is placed in the case.

[0018] As an alternative to providing components for retrofitting existing jewelry, the present invention is also directed to various fully enabled networked jewelry embodiments including a body portion for use as a wearable display, a vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, and a receiver component implemented in association with the body portion to form a wearable jewelry component capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device, the vibrating member vibrating when the remote device sends a corresponding activation signal to the receiver component, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable jewelry component.

[0019] And, as will be set forth in greater detail below in connection with various usage scenarios, any of the electronic jewelry items of the present disclosure can be advantageously deployed in a network system for personal notifications, or in a system for second-party notifications, wherein the networked jewelry piece is worn by a first person and the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

[0020] According to other aspects of the present disclosure, various charging case embodiments are provided for a plurality of networked fastening components for use with existing post-style jewelry items. These charging cases, as will be set forth in further detail below, generally include wall segments, individual charging receptacles, and at least one indicator light that activates when the rechargeable battery in the electronic clasp type component is charged after it is placed in the corresponding charging receptacle.

[0021] Preferably, in any of the electronic jewelry case or jewelry charging case embodiments of the present disclosure, the side walls can be translucent, wherein the indicator lights of a first color are integrated with at least one of the side walls. In any of the above embodiments, these indicator lights can be composed of light emitting diodes, smooth optical fibers, optical fibers with notches, or offset optical crystal lenses or lens groups, or any desired combination thereof, to achieve scattering of the light, focusing of the light, or dispersing of the emitted light in different and various patterns, which can be stationary, repetitive, or moving. Thus, in any of these embodiments of our jewelry charging case, the color of the visible light can be selected from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated with the bottom of the case and accessed through a wireless device such as a smartphone or tablet.

[0022] In any of the embodiments of the charging case with charging receptacles, each charging receptacle can be equipped with a corresponding networked fastening assembly according to the embodiments described herein, thereby providing a consumer product that can be used directly with existing jewelry that the consumer already owns, or similar jewelry that the consumer can purchase later from a traditional merchant.

[0023] Furthermore, through certain embodiments of the glass and stone containers described below, the inventors of the present invention also aim to preserve the ancient art of blown glass and stone carving, so that these arts are not lost to the prevalence of modern consumer goods mass production globalization, but rather are integrated with high-reliability microelectronics and 21st century information network technology.

[0024] Accordingly, according to other aspects of the present invention, methods are also provided for manufacturing glass jewelry cases with light display notification and charging functionality for use with personal electronic items, in various embodiments. These methods generally include the steps of providing a mold of a predetermined shape configuration, blowing molten glass into the mold to form a first layer of glass, applying at least one light-emitting element to the first layer of glass, and blowing molten glass onto the first layer of glass to form a second layer of glass, thereby encapsulating the at least one light-emitting element between the first layer of glass and the second layer of glass.

[0025] Building on this, various embodiments of glass containers are also provided herein, manufactured by these methods, for charging jewelry electronic items and smartphones that interact with them.

[0026] Next, to introduce the traditional art of blown glass and stone carving into the field of microelectronics and clinical diagnostics, other aspects of the present invention also provide methods for manufacturing natural stone jewelry cases with light display notification and charging functionality for use with personal electronic items, in various embodiments. One main embodiment of this method includes the steps of selecting a stone block having desired translucent properties, machining the stone block into a stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface, and a thickness therebetween that allows for the transmission of light, blowing molten glass into the stone container to form a first layer of glass on the inner surface of the stone container, applying at least one light-emitting element to the first layer of glass, and blowing additional molten glass onto the first layer of glass to form a second layer of glass, thereby encapsulating the at least one light-emitting element between the first layer of glass and the second layer of glass, such that it is contained as an integral part of the stone container.

[0027] Various other aspects, features, attributes, and alternatives associated with these methods of manufacturing glass and stone containers containing microelectronic charging and light display functionality are further described in detail below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0028] Other objects of the present application, along with additional features and functions, will be evident to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the drawings, in which:

[0029] FIG. 1A 、 1B and 1C show various jewelry items that can be deployed in accordance with the teachings herein;

[0030] FIG. 2A is a flowchart showing method steps for retrofitting an existing jewelry item in the form of a clasp-and-post type earring to have network functionality in accordance with certain aspects of the present application;

[0031] FIG. 2B is a set of perspective schematic views of each of the method steps in FIG. 2A

[0032] FIG. 3A is a flowchart showing method steps for retrofitting an existing jewelry item in the form of a ring to have network functionality in accordance with further aspects of the present application;

[0033] FIG. 3B is a set of perspective schematic views of each of the method steps in FIG. 3A

[0034] FIG. 4A is an illustration of a charging case that includes a plurality of pre-assembled network-enabled electronic jewelry clasps that are intended to replace existing clasps associated with existing jewelry items such as clasp-and-post earrings or brooches;

[0035] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the charging case in FIG. 4A showing the internal charging components for energizing the various electronic jewelry items associated therewith;

[0036] FIG. 4C to 4F is an illustration of four different geometric embodiments of a rectangular charging case in FIG. 4A

[0037] is a perspective view of a circular embodiment of the charging case in FIG. 4G including a closable top cover; FIG. 4C

[0038] is a perspective view of a heart-shaped embodiment of the charging case in FIG. 4H including a closable top cover; FIG. 4D

[0039] FIG. 4I-1 and 4I-2 is a detailed perspective view of a butterfly-shaped charging case in FIG. 4E including a hinged top cover and a butterfly-shaped charging receptacle; ​​​

[0040] FIG. 4J-1 and 4J-2 is FIG. 4E is a detailed perspective view of a butterfly-shaped charging case with a removable top cover and a butterfly-shaped charging receptacle;

[0041] FIG. 4K is FIG. 4F is a detailed view of a kitten-shaped charging case showing a kitten-shaped electronic jewelry clasp, a correspondingly shaped charging receptacle and certain functional animations incorporating its indicator light;

[0042] FIG. 4L is a detailed view of a sculpted electronic jewelry case based on FIG. 4K certain geometric and functional features of the charging case shown in

[0043] FIG. 4M-1 is FIG. 4L is a detailed perspective view of a kitten-shaped charging case showing the hinged top cover in the closed position;

[0044] FIG. 4M-2 is FIG. 4M-1 is a detailed perspective view of a kitten-shaped charging case showing the top cover open and in use with two different electronic jewelry items;

[0045] FIG. 4N-1 is a detailed perspective view of a sculpted kitten-shaped electronic jewelry clasp as shown in FIG. 4M-2 used with its kitten-shaped charging case;

[0046] FIG. 4N-2 is a detailed perspective view of a sculpted kitten-shaped electronic earring as shown in FIG. 4M-2 used with its kitten-shaped charging case;

[0047] FIG. 5A to 5D is a side view of different embodiments of a chargeable, networked jewelry clasp according to aspects of the invention;

[0048] FIG. 5E and 5F is FIG. 5D is a front view of two alternative embodiments of a clasp assembly, each clasp having wing-shaped vibrating members;

[0049] FIG. 6A to 6D is an exploded perspective view of the clasp of FIG. 5A to 5D corresponding to

[0050] FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view of a circuit board layout having the main components that can be used to provide functionality for a clasp assembly according to further aspects of the invention;

[0051] FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 is a detailed view of a charging case used with FIG. 7Figure 1 is a front view of two finished fastener assemblies of the circuit board and component layout discussed in the text;

[0052] FIG. 10A Figure 2 is a flow chart illustrating the steps of converting the circuit board of Figure 1 into the finished fastener assemblies of Figure 1 ; FIG. 7 FIG. 8 Figure 3 is a flow chart of the main steps of making the back finished fastener assemblies of Figure 1, including representative illustrations of certain steps;

[0053] FIG. 10B Figure 4 is an assembly view of the custom earring type of Figure 1, showing the step-by-step process of making it in perspective view; FIG. 5E Figure 5 is a flow chart of the main steps of making the back finished fastener assemblies of Figure 1, including representative illustrations of certain steps;

[0054] FIG. 11A Figures 6 and 7 together constitute a flow chart illustrating the main steps of the method described in Figures 6 and 7 for making finished inventory jewelry items in the form of networked electronic base pad assemblies, for further downstream manufacturing use. The flow chart also illustrates representative illustrations of certain steps therein; 11B

[0055] Figures 8 and 9 together constitute a flow chart illustrating the main steps of the method described in Figures 8 and 9 for making finished inventory jewelry items in the form of networked electronic base pad assemblies, for further downstream manufacturing use. The flow chart also illustrates representative illustrations of certain steps therein; FIG. 12A FIG. 12B FIG. 11A Figure 10 is a flow chart illustrating the method steps of retrofitting an existing clip-type earring form of jewelry with network functionality, according to yet another additional aspect of the present invention; FIG. 11B

[0056] Figure 11 is a set of perspective illustrations of each of the method steps described in Figure 10; FIG. 13A

[0057] Figure 12 is a flow chart illustrating the method steps of installing a vibrating member for a custom earring, according to yet another aspect of the present invention; FIG. 13B FIG. 13A Figure 13 is a set of perspective views of each of the method steps described in Figure 12;

[0058] FIG. 13C Figure 14 is a flow chart illustrating the main steps of making the custom earring type of Figure 1, including representative illustrations of certain steps;

[0059] FIG. 13D FIG. 13C Figure 15 is an assembly view of the custom earring type of Figure 1, showing the step-by-step process of making it in perspective view;

[0060] FIG. 13E to FIG. 131 Figure 16 is a flow chart of the main steps of making the custom earring type of Figure 1, including representative illustrations of certain steps; FIG. 13D

[0061] FIG. 14A ​​​​​​is a perspective view of a personal collection of existing jewelry that can be stored in a conventional jewelry box;

[0062] FIG. 14B is an illustration of the electronic jewelry box of the present invention including a flat bottom charging base in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention;

[0063] FIG. 14C is an illustration of a distribution card having a plurality of pre-assembled pucks thereon in accordance with the present invention, each such puck having network functionality for use with an existing jewelry item such as a bracelet, necklace or clip-on earring to provide personal alert notification when worn on the body of a user;

[0064] FIG. 14D is an illustration of a single puck removed from the distribution card of FIG. 14C showing the releaseable film covering the adhesive pad corresponding to the selected puck;

[0065] FIG. 14E is an illustrative pictorial example showing the process of placing a puck from the distribution card of FIG. 14C onto an existing jewelry item selected from a conventional jewelry box of FIG. 14A ;

[0066] FIG. 14F is a perspective view of various selected existing jewelry items each having a puck attached thereto and placed in the electronic jewelry box of FIG. 14B for charging in accordance with further aspects of the present invention;

[0067] FIG. 15A is an illustration of a charging case including a plurality of corresponding networked earring pucks made in accordance with certain aspects of the present invention;

[0068] FIG. 15B is a schematic perspective view of a two-piece electronic jewelry item having a front piece and a back piece each having a set of required operable components in accordance with further teachings of the present disclosure;

[0069] FIG. 15C is an illustration of a unique stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the FIG. 15B type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a beetle with wings closed;

[0070] FIG. 15D is an illustration of a unique stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the FIG. 15B type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a beetle with wings open;

[0071] FIG. 15E is an illustration of a unique stylized two-piece electronic jewelry item of the FIG. 15Ba depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0072] FIG. 15F is FIG. 15B a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0073] FIG. 15G-1 is FIG. 15B a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0074] FIG. 15G-2 is FIG. 15B a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem; FIG. 28H

[0075] FIG. 15H is FIG. 15B a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0076] FIG. 15I is FIG. 15B a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0077] FIG. 15J is a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0078] FIG. 15K FIG. 15J is a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0079] FIG. 15L FIG. 15J is a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0080] FIG. 15M FIG. 15J is a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a sunflower flower and sunflower stem;

[0081] FIG. 15N-1 is FIG. 15J a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a cat or cat face as the front piece, with a corresponding cat tail as the back piece;

[0082] FIG. 15N-2 is FIG. 15J a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a dog or dog face as the front piece, with a corresponding tail as the back piece, which can be made according to the method discussed below under FIG. 28H ;

[0083] FIG. 15O is FIG. 15J a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a rose and rose stem with sepals;

[0084] FIG. 15P is FIG. 15J a depiction of a unique style of two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type where the sculpted piece is designed in the shape of a blooming bougainvillea vine with back branches;

[0085] FIG. 16A is a front view of another embodiment of an electronic jewelry case according to a further aspect of the present disclosure, the jewelry case including an indicator light;

[0086] FIG. 16B is a rear view of a lighted electronic jewelry case according to another aspect of the present invention, shown in perspective view, with the sound box and control unit detached from the jewelry case; FIG. 16A

[0087] FIG. 16C is a view similar to FIG. 16B , schematically showing various additional electronic functions that a lighted electronic jewelry case can be equipped with;

[0088] FIG. 17A is a perspective view of a different electronic jewelry item according to the teachings of the present disclosure, equipped with networking functionality;

[0089] FIG. 17B is a perspective view of a smartphone capable of interacting with the electronic jewelry item in FIG. 17A ;

[0090] FIG. 17C shows two of several different types of wearable personal diagnostic devices that can connect with the smartphone in FIG. 17B , or directly with the electronic jewelry item shown in FIG. 17A ;​

[0091] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of the activation of a jewelry device of the present disclosure by a user thereof interacting with an authorized website so that the device can be officially registered and paired with the user's smartphone;

[0092] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of one use scenario of the present disclosure, illustrating various night-time applications that a user of an electronic jewelry device of the present disclosure can employ in a dedicated network comprising a personal smartphone, a wearable bio patch or both a smartphone and a wearable bio patch;

[0093] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of another use scenario of the present disclosure, illustrating a specific night-time application scenario in which an enabled electronic jewelry item is worn by a first person while a bio patch is worn by a second person;

[0094] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of yet another use scenario of the present disclosure, illustrating a day-time application scenario in which an enabled electronic jewelry item is worn by a first person while a bio patch is worn by a second person;

[0095] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of yet another day-time use scenario of the present disclosure, illustrating how an electronic jewelry item of the present disclosure can be worn by a first person for the safety and health of a child while in school;

[0096] FIG. 23 is FIG. 16C an electronic jewelry box in interactive connection with FIG. 17B a smartphone;

[0097] FIG. 24A , FIG. 24B and FIG. 24C together are a flow chart illustrating the method steps for manufacturing a luminescent glass charging receptacle for an electronic jewelry item according to a further aspect of the present disclosure;

[0098] FIG. 25A , FIG. 25B and FIG. 25C provide a respective set of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps of FIG. 24A , FIG. 24B and FIG. 24C ;

[0099] FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B are diagrammatic illustrations showing interchangeable side templates according to the present disclosure, which templates are used to perform the methods in connection with certain preferred embodiments shown and discussed in FIG. 24A to FIG. 24C and FIG. 25A to FIG. 25C ;

[0100] FIG. 26C is a table with illustrations showing some representative textures that can be used FIG. 26A for the templates;

[0101] FIG. 26D is a table showing some representative panel pattern examples that can be used FIG. 26B for the templates, as well as glass colors and light colors that can be used in combination to make illuminated glass charging containers incorporating FIG. 24A to FIG. 24C and FIG. 25A to FIG. 25C the types of illuminated glass charging containers discussed;

[0102] FIG. 26E is an additional method step and corresponding perspective view showing the rubbing of the molding sand into the patterned or textured template, thereby forming a unique outer surface on the glass charging container made in accordance with certain preferred embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0103] FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B are pictorial illustrations showing interchangeable front templates in accordance with further aspects of the present invention, which are used to perform the methods incorporating FIG. 24A to FIG. 24C and FIG. 25A to FIG. 25C certain further preferred embodiments shown and discussed;

[0104] FIG. 28A is an illustration of receiving some visual images of a pet that are used in the methods of the present disclosure that follow to make a sculpture therefrom;

[0105] FIG. 28B shows a method of converting the visual images in FIG. 28A into a three-dimensional digital image file of the pet photographed therein;

[0106] FIG. 28C shows a method of using the three-dimensional digital image file in FIG. 28B to operate a computer numerical control machine (CNC machine) to make a custom front template of the type shown in FIG. 27B ;

[0107] FIG. 28D is a pictorial perspective view of a blown glass mold having a front panel that is made in accordance with the methods of FIG. 28C ;

[0108] FIG. 28E is a perspective view of an illuminated glass charging container made in accordance with the various teachings of the present disclosure, which is made from the mold of FIG. 28D ;

[0109] FIG. 28F is a flow chart showing receiving FIG. 28Aa pet photo in

[0110] FIG. 28G is made according to the method of FIG. 28F

[0111] FIG. 28H is a flow chart illustrating the main steps in making a pet photo in FIG. 28A

[0112] FIG. 28I is a perspective view of two different types of two-piece electronic earring made according to the method of FIG. 28H

[0113] FIG. 29A is a schematic perspective view of a lighted glass charging receptacle made according to certain further aspects of the invention, the receptacle having a fiber optic extension segment extending upwardly from and over the top edge of the receptacle;

[0114] FIG. 29B to FIG. 29F is a pictorial perspective view of various exemplary embodiments of the lighted glass charging receptacle herein, each made according to the method of FIG. 24A to FIG. 24C FIG. 26C FIG. 26D using different front templates provided by the tables of

[0115] FIG. 29G is a pictorial perspective view of the lighted glass charging receptacle of the present disclosure made according to the method of FIG. 24A to FIG. 24C FIG. 27A using the high bias artwork front template of

[0116] FIG. 30A to FIG. 30E is a schematic diagram illustrating different stripe patterns that can be formed in the fiber optic extension segment discussed in relation to FIG. 29A

[0117] FIG. 30F to FIG. 30H provide three schematic diagrams illustrating exemplary arrangements of lighted elements and fiber optic bundles according to certain features, attributes and functionality of the present disclosure;

[0118] FIG. 31A , FIG. 31B and Fig. 31C taken together are a flow chart illustrating the method steps for making a lighted stone charging receptacle for electronic jewelry according to yet further aspects of the invention, employing certain method steps illustrated in FIG. 24A , FIG. 24B and FIG. 24C

[0119] ​​​​​​​​FIG. 32A 、 FIG. 32B and FIG. 32C provides a set of perspective views illustrating FIG. 31A 、 FIG. 31B and FIG. 31C illustrate each respective method step;

[0120] FIG. 33A is another method step and corresponding illustration showing the setting of precious or semi-precious gemstones into a stone charging receptacle made in accordance with certain further preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, thereby providing a unique outer surface for the same;

[0121] FIG. 33B illustrates a sub-assembly method of receiving a photograph and operating a CNC machine to make a custom stone outer shell for a luminary receptacle type made in accordance with FIG. 31A the method of FIGS. 31A-31C;

[0122] FIG. 33C illustrates a sub-assembly method of receiving luminary design specifications and operating a CNC machine to make a custom stone outer shell for a luminary receptacle type made in accordance with FIG. 31A forming internal receptacles and slots in the stone outer shell to position various light sources and luminary elements prior to proceeding with the blown glass step;

[0123] FIG. 34A 、 FIG. 34B 、 FIG. 34C 、 FIG. 34D 、 FIG. 34E-1 、 FIG. 34F and FIG. 34G provides a set of perspective views illustrating seven different exemplary luminary stone charging receptacles made in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0124] FIG. 34E-2 to FIG. 34E-4 is a detailed perspective assembly view illustrating the different components and supporting electronic circuitry employed in the receptacle of FIG. 34E-1 to illustrate that these components and circuitry can also be used in any charging receptacle of the present disclosure;

[0125] FIG. 35A is a side view of a layered stone charging receptacle made in accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, the receptacle having an inverted stepped outer surface;

[0126] FIG. 35B is a side view of a layered stone charging receptacle made in accordance with a still further aspect of the present invention, the receptacle having a smooth outer surface;

[0127] FIG. 35C is a side view of another layered stone charging receptacle made in accordance with yet a further aspect of the present invention, the receptacle having quarter-circle shaped edge details on each level step of its inverted stepped outer surface;

[0128] FIG. 36A yes FIG. 35A Side view of the stone charging container in three selected frame segments before assembly;

[0129] FIG. 36B yes FIG. 36A The top view of the middle frame segment shows a representative overlapping alignment of continuous frame segments;

[0130] FIG. 37A yes FIG. 36A and FIG. 36B Perspective assembly drawing of the middle frame section;

[0131] FIG. 37B yes FIG. 37A A perspective assembly drawing of the type of replacement frame segment shown;

[0132] FIG. 38A , FIG. 38B , FIG. 38C and FIG. 38D These are perspective detail images, showing... FIG. 35A Four different inner surface structures of the inverted stepped outer surface of a stone charging container;

[0133] FIG. 38E This is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the sidewall of a layered stone charging container disclosed herein. FIG. 35B The container type shown in the external view has a smooth outer surface and a stepped inner surface;

[0134] FIG. 38F This is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the sidewall of a layered stone charging container disclosed herein, the inner and outer surfaces of which have... FIG. 35C The outer surface of the container type shown has a quarter-circle edge detail, similar to that of a quarter-circle container.

[0135] FIG. 38G This is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the sidewall of a layered stone charging container disclosed herein. FIG. 35B The container type shown in the external view has a smooth outer surface and a louvered inner surface;

[0136] FIG. 38H This is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the sidewall of a layered stone charging container disclosed herein, the container having, as FIG. 35B The smooth inner and outer surfaces of the container are shown on the outside.

[0137] FIG. 39A It is based on certain other teachings of this disclosure. FIG. 35A and FIG. 38A A detailed partial perspective view of the inner surface of a luminescent stone charging container of the type shown, demonstrating a representative channel formed therein for accommodating a bundle of optical fibers.

[0138] FIG. 39B is a view similar to FIG. 39A in which a strip of light-emitting sources is horizontally arranged on the selected internal step of a stone charging vessel of the stepped internal charging vessel type within the present disclosure;

[0139] FIG. 40A is a partial perspective view of three bundles of optical fibers horizontally arranged on the internal surface of a stone charging vessel of the type within the present disclosure, each bundle of optical fibers being associated with a respective light-emitting element;

[0140] FIG. 40B is a view similar to FIG. 40A in which, as an alternative to the bundles of optical fibers, a strip of light-emitting sources is horizontally arranged on the selected internal step or louvre of a stone charging vessel of the type suitable within the present disclosure;

[0141] FIG. 41 is a view similar to figure 37 in which, before assembly, channels for housing the respective bundles of optical fibers are formed in the selected respective frame segments;

[0142] FIG. 42A , FIG. 42B and FIG. 42C are partial detailed schematic views of the light channels for housing the respective bundles of optical fibers in FIG. 41 ;

[0143] FIG. 43A , FIG. 43B and FIG. 43C together illustrate in the form of a flowchart and a diagram a series of method steps for manufacturing a layered stone vessel according to further aspects of the present invention;

[0144] FIG. 44A illustrate in the form of a flowchart and a diagram further initial steps that can be included in the FIG. 43A-43C method for manufacturing a layered stone vessel using two natural stone slabs having different material properties;

[0145] FIG. 44B illustrate in the form of a flowchart and a diagram a sub-assembly method for manufacturing a horizontal laminated stone block using two natural stone slabs having different material properties, for further processing according to the FIG. 31A method up to figure 31C;

[0146] FIG. 44C illustrate in the form of a diagram a vertical laminated stone block made of two different stone materials according to the sub-assembly method of FIG. 44B ;

[0147] FIG. 44D is a perspective view of a vertical layered stone shell according to FIG. 44C for further processing according to theFIG. 31A The method to Figure 31C is further processed;

[0148] FIG. 45 and FIG. 46 The method steps for making the luminescent stone and glass charging container according to the further aspects of the present invention using the layered stone containers of the present disclosure are illustrated in flow chart and diagrammatic form; FIG. 43A-43C and FIG. 44A Additional steps for the layered stone containers of the type discussed;

[0149] FIG. 47A , FIG. 47B and FIG. 47C Together are flow charts illustrating the method steps for making the luminescent stone and glass charging container according to the further aspects of the present invention using the layered stone containers of the present disclosure;

[0150] FIG. 48A , FIG. 48B and FIG. 48C Provide a set of perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in FIG. 47A , FIG. 47B and FIG. 47C ;

[0151] FIG. 49 One additional step that can be included in the FIG. 47A-47C Method is illustrated in diagrammatic form;

[0152] FIG. 50A , FIG. 50B , FIG. 50C and FIG. 50D Are perspective views illustrating four different layered natural stone electronic jewelry containers that can be made according to the respective methods of the present disclosure;

[0153] FIG. 51 One additional method step that can be included in the process of making any of the glass or stone containers of the present disclosure is illustrated in diagrammatic form, namely hand application of a gold foil;

[0154] FIG. 52A and FIG. 52B Additional method steps that can be included in the process of making any of the glass or stone containers of the present disclosure are illustrated in diagrammatic form, namely application of a gold coating by vapor deposition;

[0155] FIG. 53 Are perspective views of a segmented insert assembly according to further aspects of the present disclosure that can be used in conjunction with any of the layered stone jewelry boxes of the present disclosure to segregate a smart phone and electronic jewelry into separate compartments for charging;

[0156] FIG. 54 Are perspective views of a segmented insert assembly of the type shown in FIG. 53 in a layered stone jewelry box made according to the methods of the present disclosure;

[0157] FIG. 55A and FIG. 55B are schematic illustrations of two different interior surface configurations that can be used to make FIG. 54 segmented insert assemblies;

[0158] FIG. 56 is a perspective cutaway view of a layered stone jewelry box of the present disclosure, showing two different types of top covers that can be provided;

[0159] FIG. 57A is a schematic front view of any one of the electronic jewelry boxes or containers of the present disclosure, showing the corresponding electronic device housing and various electronic functions that can be included, in the accompanying block diagram;

[0160] FIG. 57B is a perspective view of a rechargeable lighted vase incorporating selected teachings of the present disclosure, including selected options from the functional features shown in the block diagram of FIG. 57A ;

[0161] FIG. 57C is a simplified block diagram of selected features from options of the present disclosure, used to illustrate the functionality of a rechargeable lighted vase of the type shown in FIG. 57B ;

[0162] FIG. 58A is a next level block diagram of additional functions that can be provided in the electronic device housing of FIG. 57A ;

[0163] FIG. 58B is a functional diagram of a perspective view of a lighted charging container that can be used as a silent wake-up light alarm clock, in accordance with the present disclosure;

[0164] FIG. 59A is a top perspective view of a representative segmented insert assembly of the type detailed in FIG. 53-55B ;

[0165] FIG. 59B is a schematic perspective assembly view of a plurality of individual charging panels, each associated with a corresponding light source, configured to conform to the design of the segmented insert assembly of FIG. 59A ;

[0166] FIG. 60A is an exploded perspective view of another bottom embodiment for any one of the lighted containers of the present disclosure, showing a blown glass jewelry tray integrally formed with a blown glass bottom of the container, and individual charging panels corresponding to individual compartments in the jewelry tray;

[0167] FIG. 60B shows making FIG. 60AMethod steps for sub-assembly of blown glass jewelry tray;

[0168] FIG. 61 A flow chart is presented, with pictograms, illustrating the main steps for making a luminous flat glass panel by applying certain teachings of the present disclosure to the art of making flat glass for windows, doors, partitions and walls;

[0169] FIG. 62A is a front view of a representative partition wall made using the luminous glass panels of the present disclosure, certain electronic functionalities that the partition wall can be provided with by applying selected teachings of the present disclosure to the art of architectural design and building security are illustrated in the accompanying block diagram;

[0170] FIG. 62B is a perspective view of an office building fitted with the luminous glass panels of the present disclosure, certain electronic functionalities implemented in its architectural design are illustrated in the accompanying block diagram of FIG. 62A

[0171] FIG. 63A-63D is a front view of various doors and windows equipped with luminous glass panels made by applying certain teachings of the present disclosure to the art of interior design and home security;

[0172] FIG. 64 is a block diagram illustrating certain electronic functionalities that can be provided to the doors and windows of FIG. 63A-63D

[0173] is a detailed cross-sectional view of a luminous door of the type shown in FIG. 65 and FIG. 63A , illustrating one example of an electronic assembly provided for its operation; FIG. 63B

[0174] is a detailed cross-sectional view of a frame structure provided for a door jamb or window jamb to power the luminous door and window of FIG. 66 FIG. 63A-63D is a schematic perspective view of a multi-mode glass pendant lamp that can be implemented by applying selected teachings of the present disclosure to the art of interior lighting, the corresponding electronic equipment housing and various electronic functionalities that can be included are also illustrated in the accompanying block diagram;

[0175] FIG. 67 is a blown glass element of the type shown in

[0176] , configured in the shape of a bird of paradise flower and stem, with some of the luminous optical fibers wrapped therein and some protruding therefrom; FIG. 68A FIG. 67

[0177] FIG. 68B FIG. 67 ​​​​A blown glass element of a pendant light of the type shown, configured in the shape of a single Bird of Paradise leaf, with light emitting fibers completely encased therein;

[0178] FIG. 68C is FIG. 67 A blown glass element of a pendant light of the type shown, configured in the shape of a swan neck branch, with a traditional flame tipped light bulb assembly, with some light emitting fibers encased therein and some extending therefrom;

[0179] FIG. 68D is according to the present invention FIG. 67 A schematic view of an electronic base assembly provided for a pendant light of the type shown, configured to support FIG. 68A , FIG. 68B and FIG. 68C blown glass lighting elements therein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0180] Referring to FIG. 1A , 1B and 1C, jewelry items 100a, 100b and 100c are shown. As discussed in detail below, jewelry item 100a is a clip-on pearl earring, jewelry item 100b is a stud pearl earring for pierced ears, and jewelry item 100c is a stud jewelry nosepiece for a nose piercing. FIG. 1B Jewelry item 100b in FIG. 1C Jewelry nosepiece 100d in FIG. 1A , 1BThe jewelry items 100a, 100b and 100c in 1C can also advantageously be equipped with various electronic and mechanical micro-components, including receivers, transmitters, electro-acoustic transducers, microphones, snore alert transducers and other such micro-electronic and micro-electromechanical components, which can be collectively referred to herein for simplicity as electronic and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) components, with "MEMS" as a common abbreviation having its general technical meaning, more fully written as "Micro Electronic Mechanical Systems" or "Micro-Electronic-Mechanical Systems", now encompassing a wide variety of micro- and nano-scale electronic and mechanical components, covering multiple different technical subject areas. Further, certain specific electronic and MEMS components will be further disclosed and discussed in detail in the various embodiments below, where needed to fully describe and characterize the present invention.

[0181] Turning now to a particular aspect of the present invention, the inventors of the present invention have recognized that many members of the public can have long-held personal jewelry inventories. To address compatibility with certain related aspects of the present invention, the inventors of the present invention provide various assemblies and methods for retrofitting existing jewelry to accommodate various systems, devices, processes and methods of the present invention. Thus, the present invention also relates to a pin retrofitting method as shown in FIG. 2A and 2B wherein, FIG. 2A a series of steps are described, FIG. 2B each respective step in FIG. 2A is illustrated.

[0182] With continuing reference to FIG. 2A and 2B more particularly, a first step 102 of housing an existing jewelry item is shown, such as a pin pearl earring 104 having a clasp or fastener 106a, a pin 106b that cooperates with the clasp 106a (as is well known in the jewelry making arts) and a body portion 106c for display. The earring 104 can be provided by the personal owner who has long held the item, or can be provided by a custom manufacturer, certain of which are well known in the global jewelry making arts. Next in step 108, the clasp 106a is removed and can be checked for compatibility with the remaining steps of the method. If not suitable, a compatible replacement clasp can be provided that provides an antenna function for wireless communication with a remote device, such as a smartphone used by the individual, or the remote device can be a wearable personal diagnostic device, such as the patch device referenced and incorporated herein above, and discussed in detail below in FIG. 17A , 17B and 17C. Then in FIG. 2AIn step 110, according to a further aspect of the present application, the vibrating member 112 and the receiver 114 are provided, each having a concentric hole 116. In this embodiment, the vibrating member 112 and the receiver 114 each include a properly sized rechargeable battery or other type of rechargeable power unit to perform the functions associated therewith. In other embodiments, a single rechargeable battery can be provided to power both the vibrating member 112 and the receiver 114, and a proper electrical connection provided between the two. Next in step 118, the vibrating member 112 and the receiver 114 (each having a concentric hole 116) are secured together with a proper fastener 106a, thereby forming a wearable vibrating assembly, vibrating fastener assembly, or vibrating secure assembly 120, which can be activated by the notification signal of the alarm clock function of a smartphone, a bio patch, or a fever patch, or interact in a local network formed by the vibrating assembly 120, a smartphone, and a personal diagnostic patch, as described in detail below. Thus, in the next step of the method, in step 122, the fastener vibrating assembly 120 is engaged with the needle 106b, and the complete assembly including the needle 106b (remaining integral with the body portion 106c) now including the vibrating fastener assembly 120, is electronically tested to ensure proper functioning of its intended functions (including receiving, vibrating, charging, and recharging). The finished assembly that successfully passes the testing step 122 is then placed in a charging case 126, including a charging port 127, in step 124, and returned to the original owner or sold as a newly manufactured item. Thus, with particular reference to FIG. 2A and 2BOne aspect of the present invention relates to providing a first method of retrofitting an existing piece of jewelry 104 to have network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: i) providing a vibrating member 112 that vibrates in a predetermined manner; ii) providing a receiver 114 associated with the vibrating member 112, the receiver 114 being configured to receive an activation signal from a remote device; iii) assembling the vibrating member 112 and the receiver 114 with the existing piece of jewelry 104 into a wearable assembly, such that when the remote device sends a corresponding activation signal to the receiver, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly. In one particular embodiment of the method, the existing piece of jewelry 104 comprises a clasp 106a for engaging with a pin 106b, the present invention also relates to providing a networked fastening assembly 120 for an existing piece of jewelry 104 having a pin 106b, the networked fastening assembly comprising: a clasp component 106a for engaging with the pin 106b of the existing piece of jewelry 104 in a secure manner and disengaging from the pin 106b when desired by a user; ii) a vibrating member 112 fixed into assembly with the clasp component 106a, the vibrating member 112 being configured to vibrate in a predetermined manner; iii) a receiver component 114 fixed into assembly with the vibrating member 112 and the clasp component 106a, the receiver component 114 being configured to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component 114 receives the activation signal, the vibrating member 112 vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the assembly when engaged with the pin 106b of the existing piece of jewelry 104. And as mentioned above, the pin 106b of the existing piece of jewelry 104 can be secured through a body piercing of the user, or alternatively, the pin 106b of the existing piece of jewelry 104 can be secured through a garment worn by the user.

[0183] Next, FIG. 3A A flowchart showing the method steps of retrofitting an existing piece of jewelry (in the form of a ring 128) to have network functionality according to a further aspect of the present invention is shown, FIG. 3B is FIG. 3AThe corresponding perspective schematic of each method step. Thus, in step 129 of the method, the ring 128 is referenced for analysis of its compatibility with the retrofit aspects. The ring 128 includes a display element 130a and a functional frame portion 130b. The frame portion 130b provides utility and functionality in its design. As shown, the frame portion 130b includes an annular retainer 132, which functions to hold the display element 130a with the ring frame 130b together for display on a finger, as is well known in the art of jewelry making. As shown, the display element 130a is a beautiful gemstone shaped to correspond to the annular retainer 132. The frame portion 130b shown here also includes a pair of opposing D-shaped side members 134a and 134b, as shown for 134a, while 134b is not visible in the perspective view. The function of the opposing D-shaped side members 134a and 134b is first to maintain the geometric orientation of the annular retainer 132 relative to the frame portion 130b, and to provide lateral support for the ring on the finger when worn, thereby preventing rotation of the ring gemstone toward the palm of the hand by its broad shape and friction on the finger. In addition, the opposing D-shaped side members are substantially free of central material mass, and thus have an open appearance, functionally lighter, more comfortable to wear over time, while providing a wider lateral support function to prevent unwanted ring rotation. Next in the analysis step 129, it can be understood that the ring 128 has a finger loop segment 136 that connects the opposing D-shaped side members 134a and 134b, forming a closed circle to fit around a user's finger. Then in the final analysis here, it is determined that the ring 128 has a hollow void or cavity 138 formed by the interior opening of the annular retainer 132 and the back of the display element 130a. Thus, the ring 128 as shown is an excellent candidate for the retrofit method as the hollow void 138 provides an ideal location for installation of a networked vibration assembly according to the teachings of the present invention. Thus, in step 140, the ring 128 is disassembled into two main component parts, including the display element 130a and the frame portion 130b. Next in step 142, the ring 128 is configured with a suitable networked vibration assembly 144. In this embodiment, as shown, the networked vibration assembly 144 includes a vibration assembly 146, a receiver assembly 148, and a rechargeable battery or power supply unit 150, as shown in step 142. Next in step 152, the vibration assembly 144 is secured to the ring, preferably by sizing the outer circumference of the receiver assembly 148 to fit an annular seat 154 formed as part of the annular retainer 132. In this embodiment, the vibration assembly 144 is thus fixedly secured and integral with the final ring assembly 156, including the original ring 128 now including the vibration assembly 144, where after final assembly, the networked ring 156 is tested for the intended electronic and mechanical functionality, as FIG. 3AThe wearable assembly 156 is then placed in a suitable charging case 162 having a charging port 164 for connecting to a power source to charge the battery or other type of suitable rechargeable power unit in the ring assembly as needed, for example, for repeated daily use.

[0184] As with the earwear 104 in FIG. 2B The networked ring 156 of the present application can initially be received from the original ring 128 personal owner who has long treasured the item for personal use, or can be provided by a custom manufacturer, some of which are well known in the global jewelry making field. The newly enabled networked ring 156 can then be returned to the original owner with the charging case 162 after application of the method steps including the testing step 158, or sold as a newly manufactured item with the charging case 162, or alternatively returned or sold without the charging case 162 for use with other electronic jewelry cases, boxes or containers as described below.

[0185] Thus, in FIG. 3A and 3B more particularly, there is provided a method of retrofitting an existing piece of jewelry 128 to have network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: i) assessing the compatibility of the respective existing piece of jewelry 128 with the required network functionality at step 129; ii) disassembling the respective existing piece of jewelry 128 into separate elements upon determining that it is compatible with the required network functionality; iii) providing a vibrating member 146 that vibrates in a predetermined manner; iv) providing a receiver 148 associated with the vibrating member 146, the receiver 148 being configured to receive an activation signal from a remote device; v) assembling the vibrating member 146, the receiver 148, and at least some of the separate elements 130a and 130b of the existing piece of jewelry 128 into a wearable assembly 156 such that, when the remote device sends the respective activation signal to the receiver 148, the vibrating member 146 vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly 156. As further shown and discussed, the wearable assembly 156 includes a rechargeable battery 150 associated with the vibrating member 146 and the receiver 148, forming a vibrating assembly 144, integrated into the networked wearable assembly 156 as an operable assembly.

[0186] Reference is next made to FIG. 4A, showing an illustration of a charging case or electronic jewelry case 165, having a case top or top portion 166 and a case bottom or bottom portion 167, as shown, configured to house a plurality of pre-assembled pairs of electronic clasp assemblies, including an example clasp pair 168, including a first networked clasp assembly 168a and a second networked clasp assembly 168b. The paired clasp assemblies 168a and 168b each provide network functionality according to the teachings of the present application, for replacement of existing conventional clasps associated with existing jewelry, such as a pair of favorite pin earring jewelry, or for use with a brooch pinned to an article of clothing. In some preferred embodiments of the present application, the clasp assemblies 168a and 168b can each provide the same functionality, and are preferably worn simultaneously, for example, for use with a pair of matching earrings, with one on the left ear and the other on the right ear. In this case, when both assemblies 168a and 168b are worn simultaneously as a pair, each assembly can simultaneously receive signals from a smart phone or personal diagnostic patch, providing redundancy of the receiver's reception functionality in each of the two assemblies 168a and 168b when used in the left and right ears. Further, when the received signals result in an intended vibration in the wearable devices 168a and 168b, each device can simultaneously vibrate when worn as a pair in the left and right ears, providing a more ubiquitous notification schedule. Alternatively, each assembly 168a and 168b can provide different functionality, for example, with the clasp assembly 168a worn on the left ear and networked with a smart phone simultaneously therewith, while the clasp assembly 168b worn on the right ear is caused to network with a personal diagnostic patch independently of 168a. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art from the disclosure of the present application, in other embodiments of the present application as deployment and use scenarios, the clasp assemblies 168a and 168b can be used or deployed independently, whether worn simultaneously or used separately in different use scenarios, including pairs of earrings, single earrings, nose rings, single brooches, pairs of brooches, pairs of earrings with brooches, and the like, where the functionality of each assembly can be indicated by color coding or other visual indicia as communicated in the case 165.

[0187] With continued reference to FIG. 4A , the charging case or electronic jewelry case 165 in this embodiment includes a plurality of charging receptacles 170, which can be configured in pairs, as shown at 170a and 170b. As discussed in detail in FIG. 4B , each charging receptacle 170, whether configured in pairs or individually, is associated with a corresponding electronic charging assembly 171. Further in FIG. 4AIn this embodiment, the electronic jewelry case 165 also includes a charging port or power jack 173, as well as an indicator light 174 for each charging receptacle 170 or for each pair of charging receptacles 170a and 170b, which are arranged along the side wall segment 175b of the charging case 165. In this manner, each networked clasp pair 168a and 168b has a corresponding charging receptacle 170a and 170b, and when placed therein, the corresponding indicator light 174 can be activated in different colors, on-off cycles, light intensities, or any desired combination to give a visual indication of the status of the receptacle (e.g., empty, charging, or fully charged) to charge the rechargeable battery or power cell in each networked clasp. In other embodiments, the side wall segments 175a and 175b of the charging case 165 can include an indicator light corresponding to each individual receptacle 170, for example, by providing a corresponding number of indicator lights 174 on the side wall segment 175a in a similar manner as the indicator lights 174 shown on the side wall segment 175b in this figure. As shown, the opposite side wall segments 175c and 175d do not include any indicator lights 174. To illustrate the geometry, it should be understood that the side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d are each straight or planar segments that form a continuous side wall 175 configured in a closed loop rectangular shape, thus forming a three-dimensional case 176 as the geometry along with the top 166 and bottom 167 of the charging case 165 as planar views. However, in other embodiments, the side wall 175 can be a continuous smooth curve or circular shape forming a curved or pillbox type of configuration, for example, where the single side wall 175 has no sharp wall segments or case corners, such as a pillbox or circular shape, or only one sharp corner, such as a heart-shaped side wall 175 with a corresponding heart-shaped top 166 embodiment. In either of these embodiments, whether the side wall 175 is straight, curved, curved, or circular, each charging receptacle 170 can preferably have a corresponding indicator light 174 as shown in the rectangular case configuration in FIG. 4A In these different geometric case 176 embodiments, the charging receptacles 170a and 170b can remain specially paired or paired in orientation, or they can be individual charging receptacles for individual clasp assemblies 168c with specific user applications, such as a silent wake-up alarm and / or snore detection, which are used with a single earring or a pair of earrings, where one has a vibrating electronic networked clasp assembly and the other has a traditional clasp. In certain preferred embodiments, such as a charging case 165 designed for travel applications, the case or case 165 can advantageously include a foldable top cover or closable lid 177 to cover the top 166 of the case 165 so that any clasp assembly 168a is secured therein in its corresponding charging receptacle 170a.

[0188] Reference is next made to FIG. 4B, showing a cross-sectional view of the bottom 167 of a box 176, which includes a jewelry electronic jewelry box 165. Therein, three electronic charging components 171 are shown, labeled 171a, 171b and 171c for exemplary purposes. Charging component 171a is equipped with a charging coil 172a, which is implemented on a circuit board and is equipped with associated electronic components, which will be described in detail below. Similarly, charging component 171b is equipped with four separate charging coils 172b-b1, 172b-b2, 172b-b3 and 172b-b4. Finally, charging component 171c is equipped with a single charging coil 172c. Thus, as shown, the location of charging component 171a with a single coil 172a is in electrical communication with an electronic clasp assembly placed in charging receptacles 170i and 170j for charging. Alternatively, as shown in charging component 171b, each charging receptacle can be equipped with its own respective charging coil, located on a separate circuit and equipped with a respective indicator light 174. Thus, as shown with respect to charging component 171b, the location of charging coil 172b-b1 is in electrical communication with an electronic clasp assembly placed in charging receptacle 170f for charging, the location of charging coil 172b-b2 is in electrical communication with an electronic clasp assembly placed in charging receptacle 170e for charging, the location of charging coil 172b-b3 is in electrical communication with an electronic clasp assembly placed in charging receptacle 170g for charging, and the location of charging coil 172b-b4 is in electrical communication with an electronic clasp assembly placed in charging receptacle 170h for charging. Further, the location of charging component 171c with a single charging coil 172c is in electrical communication with any electronic clasp assembly placed in charging receptacles 170a, 170b, 170c and 170d for charging. Thus, it will be apparent to those skilled in the electronic arts having read the disclosure of the present application that an indicator light 174 can be associated with a pair of charging receptacles, such as charging receptacles 170i and 170j, or an indicator light 174 can be associated with a single charging receptacle, such as where coil 172b-b1 is individually associated with charging receptacle 170f, which is then associated with any electronic clasp assembly placed therein for charging. Further specific details regarding such electronic or microcircuitry, such as the circuitry in charging components 171a, 171b and 171c for activating the indicator lights 174, are presently considered to be separate from the scope of the claims of the present application and can therefore be the subject of subsequent disclosure.

[0189] Referring next to FIG. 4C-4F , a schematic view of four different geometric embodiments of a rectangular charging box is shown in FIG. 4A . First, in FIG. 4C , a circular box 176a is shown, which is used to form a rectangular box 176b as described above in FIG. 4A and 4BThe charging case 165 differs in the geometry of the case. As shown in the cross-sectional view, the round case 176a has a round bottom 167 and a corresponding round sidewall 175 supporting the top 166 of the case, in which, as shown, the charging receptacle 170 is located. Similarly, in FIG. 4D , a heart-shaped case 176b is shown, as shown in the cross-sectional view, having a heart-shaped bottom 167 and a corresponding heart-shaped sidewall 175 supporting the top 166 of the case, in which, as shown, the charging receptacle 170 is located. Next, in FIG. 4E , a butterfly-shaped case 176c is shown, as shown in the cross-sectional view, having a butterfly-shaped bottom 167 and a corresponding butterfly-shaped sidewall 175 supporting the top 166 of the case, in which, as shown, the charging receptacle 170 is located. The butterfly-shaped case 176c can also include a central or interior partition wall segment 175d, as shown, to support the hinged wings, as described below in FIG. 4I-1 and 4I-2 . Finally, in FIG. 4F , a kitten or cat-shaped case 176d is shown, having a cat-shaped sidewall 175, including cat ears for enhanced aesthetics, as shown in the cross-sectional view, the sidewall 175 supporting the top 166 of the case 176d, in which, as shown, the charging receptacle 170 is located. As FIG. 4F further shown, the appropriately configured bottom 167 is located within the perimeter of the cat-shaped sidewall 175, and in certain preferred embodiments, the cat-shaped sidewall 175 can also include an interior partition wall segment 175e, as shown, to provide assembly functionality and / or structural support. FIG. 4C-4F Each of the cases 176a, 176b, 176c and 176d in

[0190] and, in accordance with still further aspects of the present application relating to the charging case 165 discussed above in FIG. 4A-4B , FIG. 4G-4J-2 are perspective views of the respective closeable lids corresponding to the different shape embodiments of the cases 176a, 176b and 176c shown above in FIG. 4C-4E .

[0191] Thus, in FIG. 4G , the round case 176a is shown with a removable round lid 177. The round lid 177 includes a round top 177a and a round wall 177c, the round wall 177c being slightly smaller in diameter than the round top 177a, thereby forming a grippable overhanging or rim segment 177b. In this manner, as shown, the lid 177 can be completely removed from the case 176a. And, as discussed above in connection with FIG. 4C ,FIG. 4G The box 176a includes a charging socket 170 formed in the top 166 of the box, and an indicator light 174 mounted on the side wall 175. Similarly, the charging socket 170 is circular and designed to accommodate a circular electronic fastener 168a as shown in the figure.

[0192] Next, in FIG. 4H The image shows a heart-shaped box 176b with a corresponding heart-shaped top cover 177. In this heart-shaped embodiment of the charging box 165b, the heart-shaped top cover 177 includes a heart-shaped top 177a and a heart-shaped wall 177c, the perimeter of which is slightly smaller than that of the heart-shaped top 177a, thus forming a grippable extension or edge segment 177b, which is also heart-shaped and conforms to the heart-shaped wall 177c and the corresponding heart-shaped top 177a. In this way, as shown, the top cover 177 can be completely removed from the box 176b. As described above... FIG. 4D As discussed, in the corresponding FIG. 4H In the figure, box 176b includes a charging socket 170 formed in the top 166 of the box, as shown, where the charging socket 170 is in the shape of a heart-shaped socket 170k. Therefore, this heart-shaped embodiment is intended for use with a heart-shaped electronic fastener 168d. Here, the inventors designed the heart-shaped socket 170k and the corresponding heart-shaped electronic fastener 168d to provide passive security features through a lock and key assembly, making it difficult for unauthorized copies of the heart-shaped electronic fastener 168d to be used in compatibility with the illustrated heart-shaped box 176b including the heart-shaped socket 170k. Regarding... FIG. 4B The charging component 171 shown here is similar to... FIG. 4H Other electronic safety features of the electromagnetic coupling between our heart-shaped electronic jewelry clasps (such as heart-shaped clasp 168d) are shown as topics for further disclosure.

[0193] In addition, FIG. 4H In this embodiment, as an alternative to the location of the indicator light 174 described above, the sidewall 175 does not include... FIG. 4D The indicator light 174 is shown. Therefore, as shown, in this alternative heart-shaped embodiment with a removable top cover 177, the indicator light 174 is located in the top cover 177, as shown, wherein it is powered by an electrical connection 169, which includes a connector assembly 169a in the top cover 177 and a corresponding connector assembly 169b in the side wall 175 of the box 176b, as illustrated herein for illustrative purposes.

[0194] Similarly, as an alternative, the heart-shaped removable top cover 177 in Figure H has an indicator light 174 inside. FIG. 4GThe circular top cover 177 may also include some or all of the indicator lights 174. In these different shaped top covers 177, whether circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, cat-shaped, or any other desired shape, when removed from their respective boxes 176, the removable top cover 177 of the corresponding shape also includes power supply via an electrical connection 169, which includes a connector assembly 169a in the top cover 177 and a connector assembly 169b in the sidewall 175 of its respective box 176. Alternatively, in these removable top cover embodiments, the top cover may be additionally equipped with a rechargeable energy storage unit, such as a rechargeable battery. Thus, when the top cover 177 is removed from the box, the indicator lights can continue to illuminate using electrical energy supplied by the rechargeable energy storage battery integrated with the removable top cover.

[0195] Looking at it now FIG. 4I-1 and FIG. 4I-2 The figure shows FIG. 4E A more detailed perspective view of the butterfly-shaped charging case. The charging case has a two-piece hinged top cover 177, comprising a left hinged wing cover 177a and a right hinged wing cover 177b. Thus, simply grasp the extended portion on the wing cover 177b and rotate it as shown... FIG. 4I-2 The open position shown allows access to the top 166 of box 176c. As further shown in the figure, the top 166 of box 176c includes a butterfly-shaped charging socket 1701 designed to accommodate a butterfly-shaped electronic clasp 168e. In this embodiment, all indicator lights 174 are located on the wing covers 177a and 177b. Alternatively, the indicator lights 174 can also be located on the side wall 175, or simultaneously on the wing covers 177a and 177b and the side wall 175. In this embodiment, the butterfly-shaped box 176c is equipped with a pair of antennas, each with an indicator light 174. These indicator lights illuminate when power is needed to the charging socket 1701 so that the electronic jewelry clasp 168e can be placed inside for charging, indicating that the box is powered on.

[0196] FIG. 4J-1 and FIG. 4J-2 yes FIG. 4E A more detailed perspective view of the butterfly-shaped charging case. The charging case here features a removable butterfly-shaped top cover 177, as discussed above. FIG. 4G The removable round top cover and FIG. 4H The removable heart-shaped top cover. For example... FIG. 4J-2As shown, the butterfly-shaped charging case 165c consists of a removable butterfly-shaped top cover 177 configured to fit into the butterfly-shaped box 176c. This removable top cover 177 also includes a butterfly-shaped top 177a and a butterfly-shaped sidewall 177c, the diameter of which is slightly smaller than that of the butterfly-shaped top 177a, thus forming a grippable extension or edge segment 177b. Thus, as shown, the top cover 177 can be completely removed from the box 176c. As further explained, the top 166 of the box 176c includes a butterfly-shaped charging socket or outlet 170I for accommodating the aforementioned butterfly-shaped electronic earring clip 168e, the manufacturing method of which will be described in more detail below. Here, an indicator light is located on the top cover 177, but it could also be... FIG. 4E It can be set on the side wall 175 as in the middle, or simultaneously set on the side wall 175 of the removable top cover 177 and the box 176c.

[0197] Next, in FIG. 4K In the middle, it provides FIG. 4F A more detailed view of the charging case shows a kitten or cat-shaped box 176d with a corresponding kitten-shaped charging socket 170m, configured to accommodate a kitten or cat-shaped electronic jewelry fastener 168f. As a further aspect of this embodiment of the invention, the indicator light 174 is designed in the shape of a lifelike or visually movable cat eye. The cat-shaped electronic fastener assembly 168f includes the above-described... FIG. 2B The vibrating component 120 discussed earlier can also be further decorated, for example, with jewelry in the form of a cat collar or precious stones. FIG. 4K In the middle, the top 166 has a flat or substantially planar geometric shape. Similarly, the box 176d can be equipped with a flat or planar hinged lid, or a flat, removable lid, to form a corresponding kitten or cat-shaped charging case 165d, as shown in the figure. This hinged or removable lid is also kitten or cat-shaped to match the top 166. Other geometric shapes have been discussed previously and will not be repeated here to avoid repetition. FIG. 4K As shown in the animated features of kittens or cat faces presented in the images, these features are presented in a stylized way, appearing whimsical, peculiar, or imaginative in their expression, and therefore may be more suitable for a specific consumer segment, such as teenagers or children, depending on the actual situation.

[0198] Next, FIG. 4L This demonstrates an exemplary model based on the teachings described herein. FIG. 4KDetailed view of a cat-shaped charging case 165d with some of the geometric and functional features of the carved electronic jewelry case or box 165e. In this carved or contoured three-dimensional structure, our charging case 165e presents the form of a small cat or kitten with three-dimensional natural features and contours that can mimic the real-life natural animal as shown in the figure of a small cat or kitten with natural features. The form presented here includes a three-dimensional carved head with ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers; and a body portion as shown in the figure in a crouched position, including folded front legs, and a tail wrapped around the body, as is well known to cat owners around the world, as is the pose of a real small cat or kitten when usually resting in a crouched position. In addition, the carved eyes can also very cleverly incorporate our indicator lights 174 to create a lively feel and achieve certain functionalities, such as to indicate when the case is powered, or when the electronic jewelry item placed inside the case is fully charged, charging, or when it has been placed in or removed from the corresponding charging socket 170. As FIG. 4L Further shown, in this sculpted charging case 165e, the case 176d includes a flat bottom 167, interior side walls 175f, and a sectioned portion of the top 166, which here is also preferably flat in construction. Also, in terms of geometry, to achieve the sculpted three-dimensional form desired here, the exterior of the charging case 165e is provided with contoured exterior walls 175g. Further features, attributes, and functionalities of this three-dimensionally sculpted cat-shaped charging case will be discussed further below in FIG. 4M-1-4N-2 Further discussion.

[0199] Thus, FIG. 4M-1 is FIG. 4L a detailed perspective view of the cat-shaped charging case 165e with the hinged top cover 177 shown in the figure in a closed condition. As just discussed above in FIG. 4L , in this configuration, the exterior side walls 175g are not flat or box-shaped as in the cat-shaped charging case 165d discussed above in FIG. 4F and FIG. 4K , but are shown here in a carved three-dimensional form presenting the form of a small cat or kitten body that can be sculpted according to the image of a real-life animal. The case 165e in FIG. 4M-1 and FIG. 4M-2 includes a carved head with indicator lights 174 incorporated with the carved eyes that can all be illuminated for any of the functional purposes discussed above. Also, in accordance with other aspects of the present invention, the charging case 165e can be provided with any desired feline color simulation or synthetic fur to make the interaction with the charging case 165e more realistically lively in its intended real-life applications. Just as in the cat-shaped charging case 165d discussed above in FIG. 4KAs with the jewel-encrusted electronic clasp 168f, the cat-shaped sculpted charging case 165e here can be equipped with a jewel-encrusted necklace as shown, to further indicate its intended use as a jewelry case. FIG. 4M-2 is FIG. 4M-1 a more detailed perspective view of the cat-shaped sculpted charging case 165e in FIG. 3B , showing the open hinged lid 177, and two representative charging receptacles or sockets 170n formed in the top 166 of the jewelry case, which as shown are contoured deeper to accommodate the corresponding three-dimensional sculpted cat or feline electronic jewelry clasp 168g. Also shown is a finished jewelry item 100d in the form of a sculpted cat or feline earring with a needle 101c for piercing the earlobe. Here, both the electronic clasp 168g and the finished electronic earring 100d are equipped with a network-enabled vibrating assembly 144 of the type discussed above in connection with FIG. 3A and the manufacturing steps 152 in . With respect to the finished electronic earring 100d, its corresponding charging receptacle or socket 170n is further equipped with a needle socket 170-nl to accommodate the needle 101c in a manner well known to those skilled in the mechanical arts. In this way, the bottom of the jewelry finished product 100d can be laid flat on the bottom of the socket so that the electromagnetic field generated by the charging coil associated with the socket below the socket can charge the rechargeable battery within the network-enabled vibrating assembly 144 integrated in the jewelry finished product 100d in a manner similar to charging the electronic clasp 168g.

[0200] Next, in FIG. 4N-1 , a detailed perspective view of the cat-shaped sculpted electronic jewelry clasp 168g as shown in FIG. 4M-2 is shown. To more clearly illustrate, the cat-shaped network-enabled sculpted electronic clasp assembly 168g is shown here in an enlarged manner, with a mechanical fastener 101d integrated with the cat-shaped body portion here by welding or brazing as is well known in the jewelry arts, and further equipped with a vibrating assembly 144 in accordance with the related teachings of the present invention discussed above and below. Further shown is a central hole 116a that extends completely through the body portion, and a corresponding hole 116b in the vibrating assembly 144, so that a needle from an existing piece of jewelry can be secured in a conventional manner by sliding it through the hole 116b, through the hole 116a, and into the fastener 101d. Thus, in use, when the receiver circuitry of the vibrating assembly 144 of the electronic clasp 168g receives the intended remote signal, the vibrating assembly can vibrate to provide a silent personal alert to the user.

[0201] More detailed examples of the various finished jewelry pieces described in this article will be discussed further below. FIG. 4N-2 Now only by magnification FIG. 4M-2 To further clarify, let's examine the details of the kitten-shaped engraved electronic earring 100d. First, a preliminary introduction: this finished engraved jewelry item 100b is intended for use as an earring on the front of the earlobe. It features a traditional, simple mechanical clasp 101d, securing the pin 101c in a conventional manner. Therefore, in accordance with the teachings of this document, a networked vibration component 144 is integrated into the front jewelry item 100d. This type of component has been mentioned above and will be discussed in more detail below regarding its manufacture and assembly. Thus, in use, when the receiver circuitry of the vibration component 144 integrated into the kitten-shaped engraved electronic earring 100d receives the intended remote signal, the vibration component vibrates, providing the user with a silent, personal alert.

[0202] Therefore, specifically in conjunction with the above text FIG. 4A-4N-2 With regard to the embodiments discussed, the present invention further aims to provide a charging case 165 for a plurality of networked fastening components 168a, 168b, 168c, which are compatible with existing pin-type jewelry items. The charging case 165 includes i) sidewalls 175, a bottom 167, and a top 166, configured to form a box 176; ii) a predetermined number of charging sockets 170 formed on the top 166 of the box 176, each of the charging sockets 170 being configured to receive a snap-on networked fastening component 168, each snap-on networked fastening component being equipped with a rechargeable battery; iii) a charging element 171 associated with each of the charging sockets 170; iv) a power port 173 disposed at a predetermined location in the box 176; v) at least one indicator light 174 associated with the box 176 for indicating when the power port 173 is powered, and / or when the rechargeable battery associated with the corresponding snap-on networked fastening component 168 is charged after being placed in the corresponding charging socket 170. In a preferred embodiment of the charging case 165, the sidewalls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a shape such as FIG. 4C The circular box 176a is shown. In another embodiment, the sidewalls 175, bottom 167, and top 166 are configured to form a shape as shown in the diagram. FIG. 4D The heart-shaped box 176b is shown. Furthermore, in another embodiment of the charging box 165, the sidewalls 175, bottom 167, top 166, charging socket 170, and closable lid 177 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b, reminiscent of a heart-shaped chocolate candy box. Further, according to the configuration... FIG. 4AWith the various more complex geometries of the box 176 of the charging case 165, the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box 176c as shown in FIG. 4E or similarly, a shamrock shape. And, for certain consumer groups that can have a demand for it, it is further preferred that the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 of the box 176 are configured to form a box 176d in the shape of a kitten or cat. And, when a closable lid 177 is included in the design, the side walls 175, the bottom 167, the top 166 and the closable lid 177 can collectively be configured to form a box 176d in the shape of a kitten, and when further detailed, include various desired body and facial features, and if desired, include soft and comfortable simulated fur. Thus, in this embodiment as shown in FIG. 4J, further, the closable lid 177 can additionally be configured to include a two-dimensional or three-dimensional design of a kitten or cat face, with two kitten or cat eyes, and at the location of each kitten or cat eye, a corresponding indicator light 174 is coincidentally positioned, such that when a corresponding indicator light is illuminated, the associated kitten or cat eye is also illuminated. Similarly, for other animal shapes, the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 can be configured to form a box 176 in the shape of a puppy, and further include a closable lid 177 that is also configured to help form a box 176 in the shape of a puppy, with additional body and / or facial features, and if desired, include soft and comfortable simulated fur.

[0203] Further in combination with the above FIG. 4A-4FIn any of the embodiments of the charging case or electronic jewelry case 165 discussed herein, the at least one indicator light 174 can include a plurality of indicator lights 174, wherein a first number of the plurality of indicator lights 174 emit visible light of a first color, and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights 174 emit visible light of a second color. The first number of indicator lights 174 can be one or two, and / or in combination with or separately from that, the second number of indicator lights 174 that emit visible light of the second color can also be one or two; or, the first number of indicator lights 174 can be more than two, and / or the second number of indicator lights 174 that emit light of the second color can also be more than two. In some cases, as desired, the first color of light is emitted when the power port is powered on, and / or the second color of light is emitted when the rechargeable batteries of the jewelry items placed in the corresponding charging receptacles 170 are charged to a predetermined level of charge. The case 176 that makes up the electronic jewelry case 165 can be made of any suitable material, such as a hard, high-quality plastic material that is more suitable for making such cases. The material can be selected so that the side walls are opaque, or in some preferred embodiments, the side walls are transparent, translucent, or light-transmissive. In this way, when the side walls are light-transmissive or translucent, the indicator lights that emit the first color of light can be integrated with the side walls 175 (see FIG. 4C-4F ) or with at least one of the side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d discussed in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B . Likewise, the indicator lights 174 that emit the second color of light can be integrated with at least one of the side walls, for example, one different indicator light 174 is associated with each pair of charging receptacles 170a and 170b. In the embodiment of the rectangular case 176 shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , the indicator lights 174 that emit the first color of light can be integrated with two or more of the side walls 175, for example, with side walls 175a and 175b; and, collectively or separately, the indicator lights 174 that emit the second color of light are correspondingly integrated with two or more of the side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d. Here, it is more preferred that the two or more of the side wall segments 175a, 175b, 175c, and 175d along FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B , or the two or more of the side walls 175 along FIG. 4C-4FThe indicator lights 174 emitting the first color of light can alternate with the indicator lights 174 emitting the second color of light along the side wall 175 shown in FIG. 16. Likewise, the indicator lights 174 emitting the second color of light can also alternate with the indicator lights 174 emitting the first color of light along two or more side walls or side wall segments. In any of the above embodiments of light emission, the indicator lights can be made of light emitting diodes. In any of the above cases, the colors of the first and second visible light can be selected from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller associated with the power cord of the charging port 173; or, the colors of the first and second visible light can preferably be selected from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated with the bottom 167 of the case 176. In any of the embodiments of light emission with two colors of light, the indicator lights 174 emitting the second color of light can emit light in a repeating pattern. Finally, FIG. 4A-4F Any of the embodiments of the electronic jewelry case 165 shown in FIG. 16 can be provided at retail with a predetermined number of each of the charging receptacles 170 equipped with any of the electronic clasp assemblies discussed and / or claimed herein.

[0204] Further in combination FIG. 4A-4M-2In its primary embodiment, the present invention provides a charging case for a plurality of networked fastening components that are configured to be used with existing pin-type jewelry items. In its primary embodiment, the charging case comprises: i) a side wall 175, a bottom 167 and a top 166 configured to form a box 176; ii) a predetermined number of charging receptacles 170 formed on the top 166 of the box 176, each of the charging receptacles 170 configured to receive a clasp networked fastening component 168, each of the clasp networked fastening components being equipped with a rechargeable battery or other form of rechargeable energy storage battery; iii) a closable lid 177 configured to cover at least a portion of the top 166 of the box 176 and to cover the charging receptacles 170 formed therein; iv) a charging component 171 disposed in association with each of the charging receptacles 170; v) a power supply port 173 disposed in a predetermined location in the box 176; and vi) at least one indicator light 174 for indicating when the power supply port 173 has been powered. In its particular embodiment, the side wall 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured to form a rectangular box 176, and the closable lid 177 is configured in a hinged manner thereon, such that the charging receptacles 170 can be covered and uncovered by a rotating action of the lid 177 relative to the box 176. Also, for added functionality, the side wall 175 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a corresponding charging receptacle 170, so as to indicate when a rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding clasp networked fastening component 168 has been charged after being placed in the corresponding charging receptacle 170. In its further embodiment, each of the charging receptacles 170 can preferably include a corresponding indicator light 174 disposed in succession along the side wall 175. For added versatility and security features to the overall assembly, each of the charging receptacles 170 is configured in a particular geometric shape, and the clasp networked fastening components 168 intended to be used therewith are each configured in a corresponding matching geometric shape. In this way, unauthorized clasp components are not easily used with this charging case. Thus, the geometric shape of our clasp components 168 and their corresponding charging receptacles 170 can be rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, kitten-shaped, or any other desired shape and configuration as suggested in the examples herein.

[0205] Thus, for example, to achieve a FIG. 4C and 4GThe illustrated required circular configuration, the side wall 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured to form a circular box 176a, which is fitted with a detachable circular closable lid 177, so as to cover and uncover the charging sockets 170 respectively by the respective replacing and removing actions of the circular lid 177 with respect to the box 176a. Here, the side wall 175 can also include at least one indicator light 174 associated with the respective charging socket 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket 170. Also, for achieving more specific functionality, each charging socket 170 preferably includes a respective indicator light 174 arranged continuously along the side wall 175. Also here, each charging socket 170 can advantageously be configured in a specific geometric shape, while the snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 used in conjunction therewith is also configured in a respective matching geometric shape. Thus, as mentioned above, the geometric shape can be selected from a rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, kitten-shaped or any other shape implied by these examples in view of the disclosure herein, as required. Thus, in FIG. 4G In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the detachable top lid 177, the box 176a and the snap-on assembly 168a are all selected to have a respective circular shape or circular configuration as illustrated.

[0206] For achieving a more specific functionality as required, each charging socket 170 can include a respective indicator light 174 arranged continuously along the side wall 175. Alternatively, the heart-shaped lid 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with the respective charging socket 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket 170. More preferably, as illustrated in the preferred embodiment, the heart-shaped lid 177 includes a respective indicator light 174 associated with each charging socket 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket 170. FIG. 4D and 4H The illustrated required heart-shaped charging box configuration, the side wall 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured to form a heart-shaped box 176b, which is fitted with a detachable heart-shaped closable lid 177, so as to cover and uncover the charging sockets 170 respectively by the respective replacing and removing actions of the heart-shaped lid 177 with respect to the box 176b. Here, and as in the above case, the side wall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with the respective charging socket 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket 170. Also, and preferably, each charging socket 170 can include a respective indicator light 174 arranged continuously along the side wall 175. Alternatively, the heart-shaped lid 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with the respective charging socket 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket 170. More preferably, as illustrated in the preferred embodiment, the heart-shaped lid 177 includes a respective indicator light 174 associated with each charging socket 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket 170. FIG. 4HAs shown in FIG. 177, each charging outlet 170 can include a respective indicator light 174 associated with and continuously disposed with the heart-shaped cover 177. In any of the heart-shaped configurations described above, each charging outlet 170 can advantageously be configured in a particular geometric shape, and the snap-on networking fastener assembly 168 used in conjunction therewith can each be configured in a respective compatible geometric shape, which can be, for example, rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped. Thus, in FIG. 4H In the preferred embodiment of the heart-shaped charging case 165b shown in FIG. 177, the detachable top cover 177, the case 176b, and the snap-on assembly 168d are all selected to have respective heart-shaped shapes or heart-shaped configurations as shown.

[0207] Thus, next, to achieve the desired butterfly-shaped charging case configuration as shown in FIG. 4E , 4I-1 , 4I-2, 4J-1, and 4J-2, the side wall 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured in a butterfly-shaped case 176c, which is fitted with a detachable butterfly-shaped closable cover 177, such that, as shown in FIG. 4J-1 and 4J-2 , the charging outlets 170 can be respectively covered and uncovered by the respective returning and removing actions of the butterfly-shaped cover 177 with respect to the case 176c. Alternatively, the side wall 175, the bottom 167, and the top 166 are configured in a butterfly-shaped case 176c, which is fitted with a butterfly-shaped closable cover 177 comprising two parts, including wings 177a and 177b disposed in a hinged manner, such that, as shown in FIG. 4I-1 and 4I-2As shown, the charging receptacles 170 can be covered and uncovered by the independent rotational action of each part of the two-part butterfly-shaped closable cover 177a and 177b relative to the box 176c. As in the above case, in this butterfly-shaped embodiment, the side wall 175 can advantageously include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging receptacle 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastener assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle 170. Alternatively, and more preferably, if desired, each charging receptacle 170 can include a respective indicator light 174 disposed in series along the side wall 175. Alternatively, the butterfly-shaped cover 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging receptacle 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastener assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle 170, and in some embodiments, each charging receptacle 170 includes a respective indicator light 174 associated with the butterfly-shaped cover 177 and disposed in series. To further ensure the safety described above regarding the use of only authorized electronic snap-on assemblies 168, each charging receptacle 170 can be configured in a specific geometric shape and the snap-on networking fastener assemblies 168 used in conjunction therewith are each configured in a respective matching geometric shape, which can be rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped.

[0208] Now, with respect to these different shaped boxes, finally FIG. 4F and FIG. 4KIn the present case, the inventors provide a kitten-shaped charging case 165d, wherein the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured as a kitten-shaped box 176d, fitted with a detachable kitten-shaped closable lid 177, such that the charging receptacles 170 can be respectively covered and uncovered by the respective home and removal actions of the kitten-shaped lid 177 with respect to the box 176d. Alternatively, the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured as a kitten-shaped box 176d, fitted with a kitten-shaped closable lid 177 provided in a hinged manner, such that the charging receptacles 170 can be covered and uncovered by the rotational action of the kitten-shaped closable lid 177 with respect to the box 176d. Also, in order to impart a functional liveliness, the side walls 175 include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging receptacle 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in said respective charging receptacle 170. In its preferred embodiment, each charging receptacle 170 includes a respective indicator light 174 provided in succession along the side walls 175. Alternatively, the kitten-shaped lid 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging receptacle 170 for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in said respective charging receptacle 170, or, as in the case of the heart-shaped and butterfly-shaped lids described above, each charging receptacle 170 includes a respective indicator light 174 associated with the kitten-shaped lid 177 and provided in succession. Also, in the kitten-shaped box 165d, each charging receptacle 170 can be configured in a specific geometric shape, while the snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 used in conjunction therewith is also each configured in a respective matching geometric shape. Thus, for example, the geometric shape can be rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped or kitten-shaped. Moreover, in accordance with a further aspect herein, in order to create a lively and life-like feeling, the kitten-shaped charging case can be configured with simulated fur on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped box 176d, or on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped closable lid 177, or on at least a portion of both the kitten-shaped box 176d and the kitten-shaped closable lid 177. In order to achieve a further functional liveliness, any of the kitten- or cat-shaped charging cases described above can also include an indicator light 174 configured in the form of two cat eyes provided in the facial area of the kitten- or cat-shaped box 176d.

[0209] As to any desired wing-shaped charging case, reference is now made in general to FIG. 4E 、 4I-1And 4I-2, 4J-1 and 4J-2, the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 can be configured into any desired wing-shaped box 176c, fitted with a detachable wing-shaped closable lid 177, such that by the respective home and removal actions of the wing-shaped lid 177 relative to the box 176c, the charging sockets 170 can be respectively covered and uncovered. Alternatively, the side walls 175, the bottom 167 and the top 166 are configured into a wing-shaped box 176c, fitted with a wing-shaped closable lid 177 comprising two parts, hingedly arranged, such that by the independent rotation actions of each part of the wing-shaped closable lid 177 relative to the box 176c, the charging sockets 170 can be covered and uncovered. In any of these generally wing-shaped embodiments, the side walls 175 can comprise at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging socket 170, for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in said respective charging socket 170, and if desired, preferably each charging socket 170 can comprise a respective indicator light 174 arranged in series along the side walls 175. Alternatively, in combination therewith, the wing-shaped lid 177 comprises at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging socket 170, for indicating when the rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly 168 is charged after being placed in said respective charging socket 170. And more preferably in some embodiments, each charging socket 170 comprises a respective indicator light 174 associated with the wing-shaped lid 177 and arranged in series. In any of these wing-shaped embodiments, each charging socket 170 can advantageously be configured into a specific geometry, for the above-mentioned product safety reasons, and the snap-on networking fastening assemblies 168 used in conjunction therewith are each configured into a respective compatible geometry. For our specific embodiments of wing-shaped electronic jewelry boxes, the wing-shaped box 176c and its respective wing-shaped lid 177 can be designed together to alternatively assume the shape of a butterfly, as shown, or to together form the shape of a hummingbird, a bumblebee, a honeybee, a ladybug, a dragonfly, an eagle, a falcon, a sparrowhawk. In any of these embodiments, the geometry of the charging sockets 170 and the respective shape of the electronic snap-on assemblies 168 can be butterfly-shaped, hummingbird-shaped, bumblebee-shaped, honeybee-shaped, ladybug-shaped, dragonfly-shaped, eagle-shaped, falcon-shaped or sparrowhawk-shaped.

[0210] Finally, as to any desired animal-shaped charging box 165, reference is now made generally to FIG. 4F And FIG. 4KIn any of these embodiments, the sidewall 175 includes at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging receptacle 170 for indicating when a rechargeable battery associated with a respective snap-on networking fastener assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle 170. And if desired, more preferably each charging receptacle 170 includes a respective indicator light 174 disposed in series along the sidewall 175. Alternatively, or in combination therewith, the animal-shaped cover 177 can include at least one indicator light 174 associated with a respective charging receptacle 170 for indicating when a rechargeable battery associated with a respective snap-on networking fastener assembly 168 is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle 170. In certain preferred embodiments, each charging receptacle 170 includes a respective indicator light 174 associated with the animal-shaped cover 177 and disposed in series. In any of the animal-shaped embodiments of our charging case 165, each charging receptacle 170 can be configured in a particular geometric shape, and the snap-on networking fastener assembly 168 used therewith is configured in a respective compatible geometric shape. For a particular animal shape that can be desired, the inventors hereof suggest that the animal-shaped case 176d and its respective animal-shaped cover 177 can be designed together in a kitten shape, a cat shape, a puppy shape, a dog shape, a panda shape, a koala shape, a rabbit shape, a peacock shape, a lion shape, a leopard shape, a panther shape, or any other desired animal shape, with the indicator light 174 as a glowing eye or other similar feature and accessory to give the design a lively feel. In certain preferred embodiments, the geometric shapes of the electronic snaps 168 and receptacles 170 correspond to the animal design chosen for the animal-shaped case 176d. Any of these animal-shaped embodiments can also be configured with simulated fur on at least a portion of the animal-shaped case 176d, or on at least a portion of the animal-shaped closeable cover 177, or on at least a portion of both the animal-shaped case 176d and the animal-shaped closeable cover 177.To provide a complete set of components ready for use, any of the above charging cases, at the time of delivery, can include a predetermined number of each charging socket of the required type of corresponding networking fastening component provided herein. As to charging of the positive electronic jewelry items described herein, such as. FIG. 4K the cat-shaped earpieces, and those items further discussed herein below, FIG. 4A Any of the charging cases of Fig. 4m-2 can advantageously include at least one of its predetermined number of charging sockets 170, which is further configured to charge any of the positive electronic jewelry items described herein.

[0211] More specifically, as to the animal-shaped jewelry cases described herein, to FIG. 4L-4M-2 By way of example of the cat-shaped or cat earpiece 165e, which is carved and contoured realistically, the inventors more specifically provide a method of making an animal-shaped electronic jewelry case 165e, the method comprising the steps of: i) obtaining at least one specific image of the animal; ii) sculpting a sculpted form of the animal based on the at least one specific image of the animal; iii) providing a case 176d configured within the sculpted form; iv) equipping the case 176d with a plurality of charging sockets 170, 170n, each configured to accommodate an electronic jewelry item (e.g., 168g, 100d) for charging; v) integrating at least one indicator light 174 in the sculpted form; vi) equipping the case 176d with an electronic control circuit to activate the at least one indicator light and the charging sockets in a prescribed manner. According to this method, the at least one specific image of the animal can include a plurality of specific images of the animal. With the advent of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, the sculpting step can advantageously include, for example, reading the plurality of specific images by machine and creating a three-dimensional model of the animal in the CAD tool. In this way, the three-dimensional CAD model of the animal can be used to form the sculpted form of the animal, such as using a 3D printer. To achieve a more desirable final result, the sculpted form of the animal can be provided with realistic synthetic or simulated fur by applying relevant well-established processes. To make the form of the specific animal (such as a beloved family pet) more lifelike, the synthetic fur can be dyed according to the color of the animal as shown in the at least one specific image of the animal. Thus, for an animal or pet that is no longer with the owner, the at least one specific image of the animal can be a conventional paper photograph; and for an animal or pet that is still alive, the at least one specific image of the animal can include one or more digital images of the animal taken, for example, with a cell phone, and sent to the provider of the method over the Internet in a manner well known in the art of Internet commerce.

[0212] Now turning to FIG. 5A-5DThe figure shows a side view of a series of different embodiments of the rechargeable, network-connected, vibrating jewelry clasp 178. These jewelry clasps can be provided individually as shown, or in combination with other clasps as described above. FIG. 4A-4M-2 The charging case 165 discussed is used in combination with other charging cases. In this way, the jewelry clasp 178 can be charged by providing energy and then put into use along with existing jewelry items cherished by the owner. Alternatively, the rechargeable networked vibrating jewelry clasp 178 can also be provided in combination with corresponding newly manufactured jewelry items. Therefore, in either case, according to the teachings of this document, the rechargeable networked vibrating jewelry clasp 178 can be readily used in conjunction with smartphones, personal diagnostic bio-patches or fever-reducing patches, or any combination thereof, for application in a personal mobile network. In such a short-range mobile network configuration, each of the above elements acts as a reporting node, receiving node, or communication node, and the network is spatially and temporally synchronized with the movement of the personal space of the person using this configuration as a wearable private network component for personal notification purposes.

[0213] For discussion FIG. 5A-5D The various components of the medium are provided here. FIG. 6A-6D Perspective exploded views, these exploded views are respectively with FIG. 5A-5D The fasteners shown correspond to those shown. Therefore, in the following content, FIG. 5A Can be with FIG. 6A In combination, Figure 5B can be considered together with Figure 6B, and so on. FIG. 5D and FIG. 6D That's also true.

[0214] Therefore, based on the above, it can be seen that FIG. 5A-5D Each embodiment of the rechargeable, networked, vibrating jewelry clasp assembly 178 includes a fastener 180 having a concentric hole aligned with a through-hole or aperture 182 extending through the assembly, as shown, to securely engage with a post of jewelry such as an earring. In some embodiments, the fastener 180 may also function as an antenna for receiving signals directed at it, while simultaneously securing the jewelry to the body. FIG. 5A and FIG. 6A In this embodiment, the receiver, the vibration assembly, and the rechargeable battery or other suitable type of rechargeable battery unit are housed within a sealed housing, referred herein as the vibrating plate or vibrating plate 184. Thus, the fastening assembly 178 comprises two main parts, including a fastener 180 fixedly attached to the vibrating plate 184.

[0215] Therefore, as FIG. 5A and FIG. 6AAs shown and described in connection with the foregoing, in this particular preferred embodiment herein, the inventors provide a networked clasp assembly 178 configured to be worn in conjunction with a jewelry item having a post, the particular networked clasp assembly including i) a vibration piece 184 having a centrally formed aperture therethrough, the vibration piece 184 herein configured in the form of a sealed housing having a rechargeable battery, a receiver circuit, a control circuit, and an electromechanical component for generating vibrations operatively associated with one another within the interior thereof; and ii) a clasp 180 having a centrally formed aperture therethrough, the clasp secured to the vibration piece, the respective centrally formed apertures of the clasp and vibration piece aligned to form a through hole designed to receive the post of the jewelry item, such that, upon receipt of a signal from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to the person wearing the assembly with the jewelry item.

[0216] Next, in FIG. 5B-1 and FIG. 6B-1 , another embodiment of the clasp assembly 178 is shown, in which the assembly includes a clasp 180, a receiver assembly or receiver component 185 (the component shown here includes an antenna 186), and FIG. 5B-1 and FIG. 6B-1 another embodiment of a vibration piece, labeled vibration piece 188. In this embodiment, the receiver component 185 and antenna 186 are disposed within a sealed housing containing the receiver circuit. In FIG. 5B-1 and FIG. 6B-1In this embodiment, the vibrating element 188 is also housed within a sealed housing containing a vibrating component as discussed above, as well as control circuitry and a battery unit, such as a rechargeable battery. Then, in the final step of component manufacturing, as shown, the fastener 180, receiver component 185, and vibrating element 188 are aligned and secured to each other, forming a through-hole 182. This allows the fastener assembly 178 to accommodate the pins of existing jewelry items, such as earrings, for wearing on a user's ear as described herein. Furthermore, to activate the vibrating component, an electrical connection is established between the receiver component 185 and the vibrating element 188, such that when the receiver circuitry receives a notification signal from a personal diagnostic device or smartphone, the control circuitry causes the vibrating component to vibrate, thereby providing a silent notification to the person using the fastener assembly 178 as a wearable smart device in a discreet manner. Therefore, in this embodiment, a networked fastener assembly 178 is provided for use with jewelry items containing pins. In this specific embodiment, the network buckle assembly 178 includes: (i) a vibrating plate 188 having a through-hole, the vibrating plate 188 being constructed as a sealed housing, inside which a rechargeable battery, control circuitry, and electromechanical components for generating vibration are operably associated; (ii) a receiver component 185 having a through-hole, the receiver component having a receiver circuitry operably associated with the control circuitry within the vibrating plate sealed inside, and the receiver component being fixed to the vibrating plate with its center hole aligned with the center hole of the vibrating plate; and (iii) a fastener 180 having a through-hole, the fastener being fixed to the receiver component, the center holes of the fastener 180, receiver component 185, and vibrating plate 188 being aligned to form a through-hole, the through-hole being designed to accommodate a pin of jewelry, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical components are activated, thereby providing a vibrational sensation to a person wearing the buckle assembly with jewelry.

[0217] Alternatively, such as FIG. 5B-2 and FIG. 6B-2 As shown, another embodiment of the fastener assembly 178 can be provided, in which the receiver circuitry and control circuitry are housed in an electronic component 187, which is located within a sealed housing with contact pads 189. FIG. 5B-2 and FIG. 6B-2 In this embodiment, the vibrating plate 188 is also housed within a sealed housing, which contains the vibrating assembly and a compatible rechargeable battery unit, such as a rechargeable battery. FIG. 5B-2 and FIG. 6B-2 In this embodiment of the fastener assembly 178, fastener 180, as shown in the accompanying text box, in addition to the above...FIG. 6B-1 In addition to, or as a substitute for, antenna 186 in the implementation embodiment, can also be used as an antenna. Therefore, in this case, such as FIG. 6B-2 The fastener 180 shown is electrically connected to the receiver circuit in the electronic component 187 via contact pads 189. Then, in the final step of manufacturing assembly, as shown, the fastener 180, electronic component 187, and vibrating plate 188 are aligned and fixed together to form a through-hole 182, thereby enabling the finished fastener assembly 178, similar to those described above, to accommodate the pins of existing jewelry items. Similarly, to activate the vibrating assembly, an electrical connection is provided between the electronic component 187 and the vibrating plate 188, so that when the receiver circuit receives a notification signal from a personal diagnostic device or smartphone, the control circuit, through the electrical connection between the electronic component 187 and the vibrating plate 188, causes the vibrating assembly to vibrate, thereby sending a personal notification to the user of the device regarding an external event or situation. Therefore, in this alternative embodiment, the inventors of this document provide a networked fastener assembly 178 for use with jewelry items with pins, wherein the networked fastener assembly 178 includes: (i) an electronic component having a through-hole, the electronic component being constructed as a sealed housing encapsulating a receiving circuit operably associated with a control circuit; (ii) a vibrating plate having a through-hole, the vibrating plate internally sealing a rechargeable battery and an electromechanical component operably associated with the control circuit in the electronic component, the electronic component being fixed to the vibrating plate with its central hole aligned with the central hole of the vibrating plate; and (iii) a fastener having a through-hole, the fastener being fixed to the electronic component, the central holes of the fastener, the electronic component, and the vibrating plate being aligned to form a through-hole designed to accommodate the pins of the jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated, thereby providing a vibratory sensation to the wearer of the fastener assembly with the jewelry item.

[0218] Next reference FIG. 5C and FIG. 6CThis illustrates yet another alternative embodiment of the fastener assembly 178 according to the invention. In this embodiment, assembly 178 includes a fastener portion 180, a component housing 190, a spacer 192, and a vibrating member or vibrating element 194, each having a central hole and securely aligned together as shown to form a through-hole 182. Here, a rechargeable battery and electronic circuitry for receiving and controlling are preferably hermetically disposed within the housing 190 and have an electrical connection through the spacer 192 so that the vibrating member 194 can be activated when powered and then vibrate mechanically, thereby providing a personalized, silent notification to its user in accordance with the teachings herein. In other embodiments of the invention, the spacer 192 may include any selected portion of the electronic components that provide the functions and utility required herein, or may simply be a channel for powering the vibrating member 194. In these latter cases, the spacer 192 is preferably made of a soft material such as rubber, thereby providing a degree of flexural freedom between the various elements of the fastener assembly 178, resulting in less rigid force acting on the vibrating member 194, allowing it to vibrate more easily. In a more preferred embodiment, the spacer 192 is circular, and its diameter is significantly smaller than that of the vibrating member 194. In this way, the distal portion of the vibrating member 194 lacks a robust supporting backing, making it more susceptible to vibration when mechanical displacement is generated by electrical power supplied by a rechargeable battery. This extends the service life of the vibrating member 194 and improves the mechanical efficiency of its vibration function when it is fully charged. Therefore, as combined with... FIG. 5C and FIG. 6CIn accordance with the subject matter discussed herein, the inventors further provide a networked clasp assembly 178 that can be used in conjunction with a jewelry item having a pin. In this particular networked clasp assembly embodiment, it includes: (i) a component housing 190 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the component housing configured in the form of a sealed housing that encapsulates a rechargeable battery, a receiving circuit and a control circuit within its interior; (ii) a vibrating member 194 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the vibrating member having an electromechanical component encapsulated within its interior in operable association with the control circuit; (iii) a spacer 192 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the spacer having an electrical connection from the control circuit in the component housing 190 to the electromechanical component in the vibrating member 194 and is secured therebetween, the central apertures of the component housing, the spacer and the vibrating member being aligned with each other; and (iv) a clasp 180 having a central aperture formed therethrough, the clasp being secured to the component housing, the central apertures of the clasp, the component housing, the spacer and the vibrating member being aligned to form a through-hole designed to accommodate the pin of a jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the corresponding jewelry item.

[0219] With the advancement of microelectronic technology, it is proposed herein that the electronic circuitry providing the required functionality for the clasp assembly 178 as a whole can be implemented in a package that is much smaller in size than the vibrating member and also much smaller in size than the rechargeable battery required to power the assembly in the day-to-day usage scenarios specified herein. Thus, in FIG. 5D and FIG. 6D there is provided another more preferred configuration of the clasp assembly 178, wherein the assembly 178 includes the clasp 180, a rechargeable battery 196, an electronic component housing 198 and a circular vibrating member 199. Also in this embodiment of FIG. 5D and FIG. 6D the clasp portion 180, the rechargeable battery 196, the electronic component housing 198 and the vibrating member 199 are each provided with a central aperture and are securely aligned and fixed together as shown to form a through-hole 182. Here, the electronic component housing is significantly smaller in size than the vibrating member 199, and thus it also serves as a spacer between the rechargeable battery 196 and the circular vibrating member 199. In this manner, the distal portion of the vibrating member 199 is mechanically free of any solid backing material and thus is lighter in mass and is more easily vibrated at a given power supply required to activate the intended vibrating state. Thus, in FIG. 5D and FIG. 6DIn one embodiment, the inventors provide a networked clasp assembly 178 that can be worn in conjunction with a jewelry item having a pin. This networked clasp assembly includes: (i) a rechargeable battery 196 disposed within a sealed housing having a centrally formed through hole; (ii) a vibration member 199 having a diameter and a centrally formed through hole, the vibration member having a sealed interior portion containing an electromechanical component; (iii) an electronics housing 198 having a diameter and a centrally formed through hole, the electronics housing having a sealed interior portion containing a receiving circuit and a control circuit, and being fixed between the rechargeable battery and the vibration member, the centrally formed through holes of the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the vibration member being aligned with one another; and (iv) a clasp 180 having a centrally formed through hole, the clasp being fixed to the rechargeable battery 196, the centrally formed through holes of the clasp, the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the vibration member being aligned to form a through hole designed to accommodate the pin of a jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly and the corresponding jewelry item. In this embodiment, the diameter of the vibration member is greater than the diameter of the electronics housing, and preferably, the diameter of the vibration member is at least twice the diameter of the electronics housing, such that the desired distal end position of the vibration member is free of backing material and thus can vibrate more freely when activated.

[0220] Accordingly, given the reduced perimeter mass, greater freedom of vibration, lower mechanical stiffness, or any preferred combination thereof, of the vibration member in the clasp assembly of the present invention to meet the requirements of the desired input energy in the desired use scenario, the inventors herein next provide in FIG. 5E and FIG. 5F certain alternative preferred configurations of the vibration member 199 in FIG. 5D and FIG. 6D .

[0221] Continuing now with FIG. 5E and FIG. 5F , two alternative embodiments 179 of the clasp assembly in FIG. 5D are shown in front view, each having a wing-shaped vibration member 200 as an alternative to the circular vibration member 199 shown in FIG. 5D and FIG. 6D . Accordingly, FIG. 5EThe wing-shaped vibration member 200 of the center clip assembly 179 is configured in the form of a pair of butterfly wings, where the clip 180 acts as a center mass along with the battery and electronic components, and the distal end portion of the wing-shaped vibration member 200 is devoid of any backing material at its distal end region, thereby better generating vibrations at the distal end region given the power supply provided by a suitably sized rechargeable battery or battery cell associated with the preferred everyday use scenario. Likewise, in FIG. 5F In the meantime, the wing-shaped vibration member 200 is configured in the form of a pair of hummingbird wings, where the clip 180 also acts as a center mass along with the battery and electronic components, the battery and electronic components being sized to have a concentrated mass within a predetermined radius from the through hole 182, while the total length of the wingspan of the butterfly wings or the hummingbird wings is longer than the diameter of the concentrated mass formed by the clip, the battery and the electronic components, thus making the distal end portion of the wing-shaped vibration member 200 devoid of any backing material, thereby more easily vibrating given the unit input energy. In these configurations, the outer shell of the wings can be made of any suitable material and is preferably made of gold or silver having the required thickness, the necessary micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) components for generating vibrations being fixed therein according to the teachings of the related applications cited and incorporated herein. Also, it is apparent to the person skilled in the art, according to the disclosure herein, that the shape of the vibration member 200 is not limited to FIG. 5E the butterfly shape in FIG. 5F the hummingbird wing shape in but can be extended to include any other desired shape or configuration from nature or other required indicia, symbols or visual configurations having a total diameter greater than the diameter of the concentrated mass formed by centering the above-mentioned clip, battery and electronic components for these functional purposes.

[0222] Thus, more specifically in connection with FIG. 5E and FIG. 5FIn certain preferred embodiments of the present application, a networking clasp assembly 179 is used in conjunction with a jewelry item having a pin, wherein the networking clasp assembly comprises: (i) a rechargeable battery 196 disposed within a sealed housing having a centrally formed aperture therethrough; (ii) a winged vibration member 200 having a diameter and a centrally formed aperture therethrough, the winged vibration member 200 having a sealed interior portion containing an electromechanical component; (iii) an electronics housing 198 having a diameter and a centrally formed aperture therethrough, the electronics housing 198 having a sealed interior portion containing a receiving circuit and a control circuit, the centrally formed apertures of the rechargeable battery 196, the electronics housing 198, and the winged vibration member 200 being aligned with one another; and (iv) a clasp 180 having a centrally formed aperture 182 therethrough, the clasp 180 being secured to the back of the assembly 179, the centrally formed apertures of the clasp 180, the rechargeable battery 196, the electronics housing 198, and the winged vibration member 200 being aligned to form a through hole in the assembly, the through hole being designed to accommodate the pin of the jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to the person wearing the clasp assembly and the corresponding jewelry item. In one embodiment of the present application, the winged vibration member 200 is shaped like a butterfly wing, and in another embodiment, the winged vibration member 200 is shaped like a hummingbird wing. Alternatively, the winged vibration member 200 can be shaped like a bee or a wasp wing, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be shaped like a bee or a wasp body. Likewise, the winged vibration member 200 can be shaped like an eagle wing, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be correspondingly shaped like an eagle head, or the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be shaped like an eagle head and body when the winged vibration member 200 is shaped like an eagle wing. Thus, as a further alternative embodiment, the winged vibration member 200 can be shaped like at least one peacock tail feather, two peacock tail feathers in a cross-X configuration, or a plurality of peacock tail feathers in an open fan configuration. Still further, the winged vibration member 200 can be shaped like a plurality of peacock tail feathers in an open fan configuration, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronics housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be shaped like a peacock head and body. Figure 5E and Figure 5FIn yet other embodiments of the electronic clasp assembly 179, the wing-shaped vibrating member 200 can be made in the shape of open ladybug wings, and the clasp 180 and / or the electronic component housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be made in the shape of a ladybug's head and body, or the wing-shaped vibrating member 200 can be made in the shape of open dragonfly wings, and then the clasp 180 and the electronic component housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be made in the shape of a dragonfly's head and body. Also, the wing-shaped vibrating member 200 can be made in the shape of a hawk or eagle's wings, and then the clasp 180 and the electronic component housing 198, either collectively or individually, can be made in the shape of a hawk or eagle's head and body, respectively.

[0223] Further, for those developers who are continually advancing their skills in this emerging field of electronic jewelry for personal notification purposes, it will be apparent from the disclosure and teachings herein that the assembly arrangement from the clasp 180 to the vibrating member 194 can be adjusted to include four, three or two separate primary components, such as shown in the various embodiments of Figures 5A to 5F Further, the primary functional elements including the rechargeable battery, the control circuit, the receiving circuit, the antenna, and the various microelectromechanical system (MEMS) elements that make up the vibrating member, can be integrated on a single assembly board of a single integrated circuit chip, or alternatively can be implemented in two or more integrated circuit chips on a single assembly board, or yet alternatively can be implemented on two or more assembly boards including two or more integrated circuit chips disposed within the clasp 180 (such as the antenna disposed therein), the reed 184, the receiver assembly 185, the reed 188, the component housing 190, the spacer 192, the vibrating member 194, or the electronic component housing 198, or any various combinations and integrations as desired. Thus, the present invention should not be considered limited to the precise detailed embodiments discussed in connection with Figures 5A to 5F the various claims set forth herein after.

[0224] For ease of reference to some of the inventions herein, the following nomenclature Figures 5A to 5C The above embodiments of the clasp assembly 178, as a class, group or product type grouping, can be referred to as "stacked clasp assemblies" or "sheet clasp assemblies" because the primary electronic and electromechanical vibrating components are stacked assembled, or otherwise provided or partially provided in sheet form along an axis that is collinear with the through hole 182 when viewed along that axis. In Figure 5E and Figure 5Fin the case of configurations such as those shown in the figures, where the lateral length of the wing-shaped vibrating member 200 is about twice or more than the other electronic components in the assembly, then in order to name these configurations as a class, group, product type or product grouping for the purpose of classification, for ease of discussion, we can use our term "dual-form fastener assembly". Thus, Figure 5D and Figure 6D in the case of configurations such as those shown in the figures, where the lateral length of the wing-shaped vibrating member 200 is about twice or more than the other electronic components in the assembly, then in order to name these configurations as a class, group, product type or product grouping for the purpose of classification, for ease of discussion, we can use our term "dual-form fastener assembly". Thus,

[0225] Thus, as set forth above, and as will be discussed in further detail below, Figures 7 to 10B any of the networked electronic fastener assemblies 178 disclosed in Figures 5A to 5D and Figures 6A to 6D may advantageously be configured into certain specific two-dimensional geometric shapes, or further configured into three-dimensional forms, not only for aesthetic or artistic purposes, but also for utilitarian functional purposes, such as device security, energy management and conservation, and personal silent notification, as such notification herein involves the kinematics or mechanical dynamics of the vibrating body. More specifically, the vibrating sheet 184 discussed above in connection with Figure 5A and Figure 6A may be heart-shaped or butterfly-shaped, so as to match the shape of the charging outlet, or further shaped, for example, into a solid three-dimensional form that is a sleeping kitten from the front, with a flat vibrating back or bottom side that, when arranged with an existing jewelry item, will lightly press against the back of the earlobe, thereby sending a silent personal notification to the user. In a similar manner, Figure 5B-1 and Figure 6B-1 the receiver assembly 185 in , although shown as a disc in these figures for simplicity, can easily be configured into a two-dimensional heart-shaped form or wing-shaped form, for example, with such forms and shapes that can also be applied to the vibrating sheet 188 discussed. Likewise, Figure 5B-2 and Figure 5B-2 the electronic assembly 187 and vibrating sheet 188 in , along with Figure 5C and Figure 6C the component housing 190 and vibrating member 194 in , and Figure 5C and Figure 6C the circular or disc-shaped vibrating member 199 in , can all be designed into specific shapes and forms to not only achieve artistic purposes, but also to achieve various functions and utilitarian advantages related thereto. Thus, as set forth above, Figure 5E and Figure 5FThe vibration member 200 of the electronic clasp assembly 179 in Figure 5E butterfly wing form as shown or hummingbird wing form as shown in Figure 5F .

[0226] Further, as an alternative to the above described stacked clasp assembly and dual form clasp assembly, whether designed in simple or more complex shapes and forms, the inventors herein provide a layout arrangement in which the main electronic and electromechanical components are provided in a planar layout fashion on a circuit board, following layout rules and preferences and optimized placement on the circuit board, which can have a specific shape to facilitate functionality while also providing an emotional meaning when worn as a jewelry item.

[0227] Accordingly, reference is next made to Figure 7 and Figure 8 , schematically illustrating an enlarged plan view of an exemplary circuit board assembly 201 with the main components that can be used to provide the desired functionality for the clasp assembly in Figure 8 . In this embodiment, a circuit board 202 is first provided having the desired shape, as shown, with a rechargeable battery 204 located in the center position. As further shown, the circuit board 202 is generally configured in the shape of a butterfly wing to match the desired shape of the corresponding vibration member 203 as shown in Figure 8 . As shown in Figure 7 , both the circuit board 202 and the rechargeable battery 204 are provided with a central hole 206 to accommodate the through hole 182 as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 . Next, as schematically illustrated, a plurality of integrated circuit chips 208 can be provided on the circuit board 202. In this particular embodiment, two integrated circuit chips 208 are provided, including a first integrated circuit chip 208a and a second integrated circuit chip 208b, with the integrated circuit chip 208a implemented to contain a receiver circuit and the integrated circuit chip 208b containing a controller circuit. As further shown, the integrated circuit chip 208a is equipped with an antenna 210 implemented to receive the closed space signal from a smartphone, a personal diagnostic device such as a fever or bio patch, or as further discussed below in connection with Figure 17C , receive the closed space signal from both a smartphone and a wearable personal diagnostic device. In the embodiment of the circuit board assembly 201, the control circuit 208b is also implemented to send a reporting signal, which can be equipped with a transmitting antenna 211 to send the desired information signal to a remote device.

[0228] Then, next as Figure 7As shown, integrated circuit chip 208b is connected to four vibrating disks 212, which in this particular embodiment are located at the periphery of circuit board 202 shaped in the form of a micro butterfly wing. Circuit board 202 can be made of a rigid material having a uniform thickness and stiffness, or it can have a stiffness gradient across the wing span. Thus, for ease of discussion, in Figure 7 the center region A of circuit board 202 containing battery 204 and integrated circuit chip 208, circuit board 202 is provided with high stiffness to secure the battery and integrated circuit chip in a flat and rigid manner. Then, across regions labeled Bl and B2, circuit board 202 transitions to lower stiffness in the respective regions Cl and C2 of the outer or distal portions of each wing, as indicated by stiffness indicator bars 214. Thus, in this manner, when antenna 210 receives a signal from a smartphone or a bio patch, the receiver chip informs controller chip 208b, which in turn activates vibrating disks 212 to emit a vibrating pulse for a selected period of time, thereby signaling a silent personal notification to the user of the device. And in accordance with the advantages of the present invention, in embodiments where circuit board 202 has lower stiffness in the distal portions including vibrating disks 212, for a given unit of input energy from battery 204 to vibrating disks 212, the displacement along the distal portion centered on the respective disk and perpendicular to the axis of the circuit board can be increased due to the corresponding reduction in the stiffness of the circuit board in the region adjacent to the vibrating disks. Thus, in this manner, a given battery charge matched to the device can provide for longer duration usage scenarios. Thus, as discussed with respect to Figure 7 a circuit board assembly 201 for use with a jewelry item with a pin is provided, comprising: (i) a circuit board 202 configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board including a central aperture and having a preselected shape; (ii) a rechargeable battery 204 including a central aperture 206, the rechargeable battery secured to the circuit board in a manner that the central apertures of the circuit board and rechargeable battery are aligned with each other; (iii) at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212; a receiving circuit 208a for receiving a signal from a remote device; and (iv) a control circuit 208b operatively associated with the at least one electromechanical vibrating component, the receiving circuit, and the rechargeable battery. As shown, the at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212 is placed at a distal location of circuit board 202. And as indicated by stiffness indicator bars 214, circuit board 202 can have a stiffness gradient, including lower stiffness associated with the at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212 and higher stiffness associated with the rechargeable battery 204, the receiving circuit 208a, and the control circuit 208b.

[0229] Thus, with the circuit board assembly 201 shaped as described in Figure 7 and Figure 8 butterfly wing form or Figure 9 hummingbird wing form shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 finished clasp assembly 215 can be used in conjunction with a treasured existing jewelry item. Thus, more particularly in conjunction with Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 and the claims that follow, the inventors herein further provide a networked clasp assembly 215 for use in conjunction with a jewelry item having a pin, such networked clasp assembly comprising: (i) a wing-shaped vibrating member 203 having a diameter spanning thereacross, said wing-shaped vibrating member 203 including at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212; (ii) a rechargeable battery 204 implemented within the wing-shaped vibrating member; (iii) a receiving circuit 208a and a control circuit 208b implemented within the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 and operatively associated with said rechargeable battery 204; (iv) a hole formed through said wing-shaped vibrating member 206 and 182; and (v) a clasp 180 having a hole 182 formed therethrough, said clasp 180 being secured to the back of the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 in a manner that aligns the hole of the clasp and the wing-shaped vibrating member to form a clasp assembly 215 having a through hole 182 configured to accommodate the pin of a jewelry item, such that, upon receipt of a signal from a remote device, the at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212 is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly and corresponding jewelry item. As shown, in many preferred embodiments of the networked clasp assembly 215, the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 includes a circuit board 202, and the receiving circuit 208a and control circuit 208b are implemented on the circuit board 202. Further, the rechargeable battery 204 is preferably implemented in operative association with, or otherwise secured to, the circuit board 202. And in embodiments implemented to receive wireless signals, the receiving circuit 208a can advantageously include a receiving antenna 210. In certain embodiments desiring to transmit signals, the control circuit 208b can be operatively associated with a transmitting antenna 211 implemented to transmit information signals to a remote device. In certain preferred embodiments of the circuit board assembly 201, as shown, the circuit board 202 has a stiffness gradient providing a central region of stiffness A and distal regions of stiffness C1 and C2. In some embodiments thereof, the central region of stiffness A of the circuit board 202 has a stiffness greater than the stiffness associated with the distal regions C1 and C2 of the circuit board 202, and the at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212 is located within a selected distal region of the region C1 or C2 (upper or lower) of the circuit board 202. More particular forms of any of the above-described embodiments can be presented, wherein Figure 7circuit board 202, as in Figure 8 and Figure 9 any of the finished fastener assemblies 215 of any type, as embodied in the Figure 10A and Figure 11A method steps 218 and 261, discussed in greater detail below, are fully or partially encased in a molding compound. And in further detailed embodiments, as shown herein Figure 7 any of the above can be provided, wherein the battery 204 has a central aperture 206 and is secured in alignment with the central aperture in the circuit board, thereby providing a centrally located center of gravity associated with the wing-shaped vibratory member 203, as shown in Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 in order to provide the desired vibratory alert in a discreet manner in these embodiments, at least two electromechanical vibratory members 212 are provided, one at a first distal region Cl of the circuit board 202 and the other at a second distal region C2 of the circuit board 202. In enhanced embodiments thereof, we provide at least four electromechanical vibratory members 212, wherein a first of the four is located at a first distal region (Cl - upper) of the circuit board 202, a second of the four electromechanical vibratory members 212 is located at a second distal region (Cl - lower) of the circuit board 202, a third of the four electromechanical vibratory members 212 is located at a third distal region (C2 - upper) of the circuit board 202, and a fourth of the four electromechanical vibratory members is located at a fourth distal region (C2 - lower) of the circuit board 202, as shown in detail in its butterfly wing configuration in Figure 7 Thus, with the above, any of the following can be provided, wherein the wing-shaped vibratory member 203 is formed in the shape of a butterfly wing, as shown in Figure 7 and Figure 8 or the wing-shaped vibratory member 203 can be formed in the shape of a hummingbird wing, as shown in Figure 9 or the wing-shaped vibratory member 203 can be formed in the shape of a bee wing (not shown, but disclosed and discussed herein), and then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of a bee body, or the wing-shaped vibratory member 203 can be formed in the shape of at least one peacock tail feather (not shown, but disclosed and discussed herein), or still further, the wing-shaped vibratory member 203 can be formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock tail feathers in an open fan configuration (not shown, but disclosed and discussed herein), or in addition thereto, the wing-shaped vibratory member 203 is formed in the shape of a plurality of peacock tail feathers in an open fan configuration, and then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of a peacock head and body, and still further additionally alternatively, as desired Figure 8 and Figure 9The wing-shaped vibrating member 203 shown can be formed in the shape of a bumblebee wing, then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of a bumblebee body, and perhaps for other age groups or selected sub-markets, for example, the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 can preferably be formed in the shape of a spread beetle wing (not shown, but disclosed and discussed herein), then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of a beetle head and body, or yet alternatively, depending on the target market, the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 can instead be formed in the shape of a spread dragonfly wing, then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of a dragonfly head and body, or still further alternatively, the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 can be formed in the shape of an eagle wing (not shown, but disclosed and discussed herein), then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of an eagle head, or similarly but still alternatively, the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 is formed in the shape of an eagle wing, then the fastener 180 is formed in the shape of an eagle head and body, or still as an alternative preference, the wing-shaped vibrating member 203 is formed in the shape of a falcon or sparrowhawk wing, and the fastener 130 is formed in the shape of a falcon or sparrowhawk head and body. As to the circuit board 202, in alternative embodiments thereof, the distal regions of stiffness C1 and C2 can be provided with a greater stiffness than the stiffness associated with the central region A of the circuit board 202, then the at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212 is located within the central region A of the circuit board 202, and in this reverse stiffness configuration of the circuit board 202, the circuit board 202 can be fully or partially encased in molding compound, as discussed in further detail below in connection with the manufacturing steps 218 of Figure 10A and Figure 11A and Figure 11B steps 261a and 261b of

[0230] Reference is now made to Figure 10A , which presents a flowchart that presents the conversion of a circuit board of Figure 7 to a circuit board of Figure 8the main steps in the method of making the finished clasp assembly 215, including exemplary respective illustrations for certain initial, intermediate and final steps of the method. Thus, at step 216, the shape of a butterfly wing is selected for the shape of the circuit board 202, which is then provided with components, including the rechargeable battery 204 with a concentric center hole, the integrated circuit chips 208a and 208b, the antenna 210 and the vibration disc 212, as described above. Then at step 218, the circuit board is wrapped in molding compound, after which at step 220, a through hole is formed in the molding compound in alignment with the center hole of the rechargeable battery 204, thereby creating the vibrating member 203 in this embodiment, including the battery 204, the electronic circuit chips 208a and 208b, the antenna 210 and the vibration disc 212, all of which are encapsulated in the molding compound according to step 218. Next at step 222, the vibrating member 203, as an article in process, is placed in a vapor deposition chamber, where a layer of gold (Au) or silver (Ag) is applied thereon. Then at step 224, the clasp 180 with the center hole is fixed concentrically to the vibrating member 203 to form the through hole 182 of the final clasp assembly 215 according to the method. Finally at step 226, the clasp assembly 215 is subjected to electronic and mechanical testing, prior to shipment as a finished jewelry item, to verify that the receiving, control, charging and vibrating functions it provides are in good working order in all prescribed daily use scenarios, and that all of these remain in good working order and with high reliability for the prescribed useful life of the assembly for public use. Thus, here, the inventors herein intend that the components used to provide the required electronic and mechanical functions of the present invention are developed and sourced from respective industries with the highest reliability, so that the electronic jewelry items and electronic jewelry boxes, cases and containers disclosed herein have the same useful life of good working order as the general jewelry items and jewelry boxes are expected to have.

[0231] Thus, according to Figure 10A, a method of manufacturing a clasp assembly 215 for use in conjunction with an existing beaded jewelry item is provided, such specific method comprising the following steps: (i) providing a circuit board 202 configured to house a plurality of components, said circuit board comprising a central aperture and having a pre-selected shape; (ii) attaching a receiving circuit 208a, a control circuit 208b, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 204 comprising a central aperture 206 in operable association with one another to the circuit board, said rechargeable battery 204 being secured to the circuit board in such a manner that the central apertures 206 of the circuit board and rechargeable battery are aligned with one another; (iii) encasing the circuit board in a molding compound to form a vibrating member 203; (iv) forming an aperture in the vibrating member that is concentric with the central apertures of the circuit board and rechargeable battery, thereby forming a through-hole 182 in the vibrating member; (v) applying a metallic coating to the vibrating member; and (vi) attaching a clasp 180 having a central aperture to the vibrating member such that the central aperture of the clasp 180 is concentric with the through-hole 182 in the vibrating member 203, as shown in Figure 10A .

[0232] Figure 10B is a flow chart illustrating the main steps of a method of manufacturing a Figure 5E finished clasp assembly 178 on the back side, including exemplary corresponding illustrations for certain steps. Thus, in Figure 10B , in an initial step 228, a butterfly-shaped circuit board 202 is selected and four independent vibrating discs 212 are placed thereon, which vibrating discs 212 are electrically connected to a pair of contact pads 230, which in this embodiment are located proximate to the central aperture 206 of the circuit board 202. Next, in step 232, the circuit board 202 including the vibrating discs 212 is encased in a molding compound with the contact pads 230 exposed to form a molded vibrator assembly 232, in which a central aperture 234 is formed in step 236. Then, in step 230, the contact pads 230 are masked and the molded vibrator assembly 232 is placed in a deposition chamber, where a gold (Au) or silver (Ag) coating is applied thereon, thereby transforming the molded vibrator assembly 232 into a functional wing-shaped vibrating member 200 of a rechargeable networked clasp assembly 179 as shown in Figure 5E and again in the bottom portion of Figure 10B . Thus, to complete this method of manufacturing a finished clasp assembly 179 of Figure 5E , in steps 240 and 242 shown in Figure 10B , the clasp 180, the electronic component housing 198, and the rechargeable battery 196 are secured to the vibrating member 200 with their respective central apertures aligned and secured together to form a through-hole 182 for receiving the pin of an existing beaded jewelry item, such as a conventional pin clasp type of earring or brooch. And as mentioned above Figure 10Athe method in Figure 10B Step 244 in

[0233] Thus, as demonstrated and discussed in connection with our networked jewelry embodiments in Figure 5D , 5E , 5F and 6D, another method of manufacturing an electronic clasp assembly 178 or 179 for use in conjunction with an existing pin jewelry item is provided herein in Figure 10B . The method includes the following steps: (i) providing a circuit board 202 configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board 202 including a central hole 206 and having a pre-selected shape; (ii) attaching at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 in operative connection with contact pads 230 to the circuit board 202; (iii) encasing the circuit board 202 in a molding compound to form a vibration member 232 while leaving the contact pads accessible; (iv) forming a hole 234 in the vibration member 232 concentric with the central hole 206 of the circuit board 202, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member; (v) applying a metal coating on the vibration member 232 while leaving the contact pads 230 functional; (vi) providing an electronic circuit 198 and a rechargeable battery 196 in an operable assembly having a central hole 182; (vii) attaching the operable assembly to the vibration member with their respective holes aligned and the contact pads providing an electrical connection therebetween; and (viii) attaching a clasp with a central hole to the operable assembly such that the central hole of the clasp is concentric with the central hole in the operable assembly and the through hole in the vibration member.

[0234] Reference is next made to Figure 11A and Figure 11B , which demonstrate flowcharts presenting the main steps of a method of manufacturing a positive electronic jewelry item according to further aspects of the present invention, including representative illustrations for certain steps therein. As Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10AThe electronic back fastening assembly 215 is referred to as the "back" because when used with existing jewelry (including earrings), it is intended to be placed on the back of the user's ear, or otherwise arranged, such as on the back of clothing when used with a brooch. However, although this fastening assembly is intended for the back, the inventors wish that certain preferred embodiments of it possess aesthetic features, such as butterfly wings, hummingbird wings, bee wings, ladybug wings, dragonfly wings, bumblebee wings, or eagle wings, or any other such functional shapes found in nature, which also serve the functional aspects of the invention, including mechanical vibrations for personal notification purposes, which the user experiences in association with such movable creatures found in nature. Therefore, in contrast, the "front" is used for... Figure 11A and Figure 11B Jewelry items, especially earrings, are intended to be worn on the front of the user's ear, thus possessing additional decorative value for decorative, aesthetic, artistic, or unique personal purposes. This is similar to the long-standing association with wearing traditional jewelry over millennia, and the advent of electronic jewelry continues this tradition. Having stated the above, let's continue by referring to... Figure 11A Here we will first show board 244, for illustrative purposes; it looks like... Figure 7 The circuit board 202 in the circuit board 244 has a butterfly shape, similar to the circuit board 202 in the circuit board 244. Similarly, the circuit board 244 is provided with four vibrating discs 212, two exemplary electronic microchips 246 and 248, an antenna 250, and a rechargeable battery 252, which, unlike the circuit board 244, does not require... Figure 10A and Figure 10B The rear battery discussed in the article, like the 196 and 204, includes a center hole. Figure 11A and Figure 11B The components in this embodiment can be configured in operable components to perform a number of desired functions, such as wirelessly receiving radio signals from a remote device, internally processing electronic signals, activating a vibrating disc to provide a vibrational sensation to a person wearing the item, sensing snoring activity, sensing body temperature, and wirelessly transmitting information signals to a remote electronic device such as a smartphone. Therefore, for example, exemplary microchip 248 can be configured as a signal receiving circuit component, while microchip 246 can be configured as a signal transmitting circuit component for wirelessly transmitting information signals, in which case it can be as discussed above. Figure 7the same as the transmitting antenna 211 in the earpiece 201, it is provided with another transmitting antenna. For applications intended to detect snoring or body temperature, additional electronic or microelectromechanical system (MEMS) components can be included. And, regardless of any such further functionality included, the circuit board 244, when including the vibration disk 212 and the corresponding components enabling it to work, results in the formation of the desired operable vibrating or vibrating member 253. Thus, in step 254 of the method, a circuit board of the desired shape is selected and the particular electronic and MEMS components are assembled onto the circuit board according to the particular design and corresponding layout parameters. Next in step 256, a corresponding two-piece housing is formed that matches the shape of the circuit board 244. The two-piece housing as shown includes a front cover portion 258 that provides a front or front surface (also labeled 258) and a back housing 260 that similarly provides a back or rear surface 260. Next in step 262( Figure 11B ), the circuit board 244 is secured into the back housing 260 without any molding compound, thereby forming a mounted assembly 263 such that when the vibration disk 212 is activated, the vibrations are transmitted to the back housing 260, and thus, according to the teachings herein, the person wearing the finished assembly will feel the vibrations on their earlobe when in use. In a more particular embodiment thereof, prior to step 262 above, in step 261a( Figure 11A ), the fully assembled and operable vibrating member 253 can be partially or completely encased or encapsulated in a molding compound 264, as discussed in step 218 of Figure 10A , thereby securing the electronic and MEMS components in an integrated robust package, which can be desired in certain preferred embodiments herein, and then secured into the back housing 260 in step 262 of Figure 11B . As an alternative to step 261a, in step 261b of Figure 11B , the molding compound 264 is injected into the mounted assembly 263 including the back housing 260 with the assembled circuit board including the vibrating member 253 secured therein, as shown. Thus, when the vibrating member 253 including the circuit board 244 with its functional components is secured in the back side housing 260, whether completely encapsulated in molding compound, partially encapsulated in molding compound, or without any molding compound, the mounted assembly 263 as shown in step 262 of Figure 11B is in a state that can be further processed and assembled. Thus, returning to Figure 11BIn the next step of the method, the front cover 258 is secured to the back housing 260 to form an enclosed enclosure with the vibration member 253 secured inside, in step 265. Next, in step 266, the pin 268 is attached to the back housing 260, thereby completing the finished jewelry item 270 according to the method. And it will be apparent to those skilled in the art of jewelry manufacturing that the front face of the front cover 258 can be decorated with any desired type of decorative process, suitable to make the item stand out from a consumer marketing perspective, either before or after the front cover 258 is secured to the back housing 260. Finally, in step 272 Figure 11B ), the finished jewelry item 270 is tested for its intended electronic and mechanical functionality, before it is certified ready for shipment to the distribution channels of retail sales. The enclosure components 258 and 260, including the pin 268, are preferably made of gold (Au), platinum (Pt), or silver (Ag), and more preferably, in solid construction, or alternatively as a plated item, or can be made of any other suitable material optimized for reliable performance of fine jewelry including high reliability electronic components, with any noble metal plating as desired. As shown, the back of the finished jewelry item 270 displays the pin 268, usable as a brooch on clothing, or for body piercings such as pierced ears. Alternatively, it will be apparent to those skilled in the relevant art that a clasp-type fastener can be used in place of the pin 268, for use by people without pierced ears, in the case where the finished jewelry item 270 is configured as an earring. Figure 11B

[0235] Thus, according to Figure 11A and Figure 11B ​In light of the teachings herein, the inventors further provide a method of manufacturing a finished electronic jewelry item 270 having network functionality. A first embodiment of the method includes the following steps: (i) providing a circuit board 244 configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; (ii) attaching a receiving circuit 246, 248, a control circuit 246, 248, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 in operable association with one another to the circuit board to form a finished circuit board assembly; (iii) installing the finished circuit board assembly in a first portion 260 of a jewelry case to form an installed assembly 263; (iv) closing the installed assembly 263 with a second portion 258 of the jewelry case to form a corresponding jewelry item 270 having a front face and a back face; and (v) attaching a clasp or pin 268 to the back face of the corresponding jewelry item to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item 270. Alternatively or additionally thereto, the inventors further provide a method of manufacturing a finished electronic jewelry item 270 having network functionality, in this embodiment, the method includes the following steps: (i) providing a circuit board 244 configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; (ii) attaching a receiving circuit 246, 248, a control circuit 246, 248, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 in operable association with one another to the circuit board 244 to form a circuit board assembly; (iii) at least partially encasing the circuit board assembly 244 in a molding compound to form a vibration member 253; (iv) installing the vibration member 253 in a first portion 260 of a jewelry case to form an installed assembly 263; (v) closing the installed assembly 263 with a second portion 258 of the jewelry case to form a corresponding jewelry item having a front face and a back face; and (vi) attaching a clasp or pin 268 to the back face of the corresponding jewelry item to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item 270.And in an alternative embodiment to the above two methods, the inventors herein provide their third embodiment, wherein a method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item 270 having network functionality is provided, comprising the steps of: (i) providing a circuit board 244 configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a pre-selected shape; (ii) attaching a receiving circuit 246, 248, a control circuit 246, 248, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212, and a rechargeable battery 252 in operable association with one another to the circuit board 244 to form a finished circuit board assembly 253; (iii) installing the finished circuit board assembly 253 in a first portion 260 of a jewelry case to form an installed assembly 263; (iv) injecting a molding compound into the installed assembly 263, thereby encapsulating the finished circuit board within the first portion 260 of the jewelry case; (v) closing the installed assembly 263 with a second portion 258 of the jewelry case to form a corresponding jewelry item having a front side and a back side; and (vi) attaching a clasp or pin 268 to the back side of the corresponding jewelry item to form a corresponding wearable jewelry item 270.

[0236] The above Figure 11A and Figure 11B vibrating jewelry item 270 is a finished item that is wearable at all times, both as a fine jewelry item and as a wearable personal notification device. Accordingly, for different distribution channels including many traditional fine jewelry suppliers that are well known globally, the inventors herein further provide a networked base pad that is implemented in the form of a fine jewelry item as a semi-finished item that can be further decorated as intended by these well-known fine jewelry manufacturers.

[0237] Accordingly, to achieve the goal of providing a fully functional networked electronic base pad assembly for downstream decoration by traditional fine jewelry suppliers, the inventors herein provide the method and base pad item shown in Figure 12A and Figure 12B both in combination, which exhibit a flowchart showing certain major steps of the method in Figure 11A and Figure 11B implemented to manufacture a finished electronic inventory item in the form of a networked base pad assembly that is complete and ready for further downstream manufacturing, similar to the above, the Figure 12A and Figure 12B further exhibit representative illustrations for certain major steps thereof, with the goal of providing a clearer visual presentation of these major manufacturing steps. Accordingly, in Figure 12A , similar to the above Figure 11ASimilar to the case described above, the method begins at step 254, in which the MEMS components are operatively assembled onto circuit boards 274a or 274b having the desired shape. As shown, circuit boards 274a and 274b are formed into isosceles triangles, and in some embodiments, for better handling, the tips are preferably flattened, thus more specifically forming an elongated trapezoid as shown. To further embody and describe in detail the inventions disclosed herein, circuit board 274b is designed as a teardrop shape, circuit board 274a as an inverted teardrop shape, and the component layout of each circuit board is particularly suited to its respective circuit board configuration. Thus, as shown, circuit board 274a is provided with two vibrating discs 212, two exemplary electronic microchips 246 and 248, an antenna 250, and a rechargeable battery 252, each of which is implemented as an operative component to form a corresponding vibrating circuit board assembly or vibrating member 275a. In a similar but different configuration, the circuit board 274b configured for the teardrop-shaped embodiment illustrated here includes a single vibrating disc 212, and two exemplary electronic microchips 246 and 248, an antenna 250, and a rechargeable battery 252 are operably associated therewith to form a corresponding vibrating circuit board assembly or vibrating member 275b. Next, in step 256, a corresponding two-piece housing is provided for each circuit board assembly 275a and 275b, including a front cover portion 258 and a rear housing 260. To match the shapes of the circuit boards 274a and 274b, the front cover portion 258 and the corresponding rear housing 260 are formed into an isosceles triangular shape to form an attractive teardrop-shaped or inverted teardrop-shaped base pad assembly. Next, in step 262 (… Figure 12B As shown in the figure, circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b are respectively fixed into the rear housing 260 without any molding compound, thereby forming the corresponding mounting assembly 276. When the vibrating disc 212 is activated, vibration is transmitted to the rear housing 260, so that, according to the teachings of this document, a person wearing the finished assembly will feel vibration on their earlobe during use. In a more specific embodiment, prior to step 262 above, in step 261a ( Figure 12A (as mentioned above) Figure 10A As discussed in step 218, the fully assembled and operable vibrating component 275a or 275b can be partially or completely encapsulated or sealed in molding compound 264, thereby securing the MEMS component in an integrated, robust package, which may be necessary in some preferred embodiments herein. Figure 12B Step 262 secures it to the rear housing 260. As an alternative to step 261a, as shown in the figure, in Figure 12Bof step 261b, the molding compound 264 is injected into the mounting assembly 276 comprising the back housing 260 with the assembled circuit board (including the vibration member 275a secured therein). Thus, when the vibration member 275a or 275b comprising the corresponding circuit board 274a or 274b with its functional components is secured in the back side housing 260, it is either fully encapsulated in the molding compound, partially encapsulated in the molding compound, or without any molding compound, as Figure 12B indicated in step 262 of the method, the mounting assembly 276 is in a state that it can be further processed and assembled. Thus, returning to Figure 12B the next step of the method in step 265, the front cover 258 is secured to the back housing 260 to form an enclosed housing with the vibration member 275a, 275b secured inside. Next in step 266, the pin 277 (or clip) is attached to the back housing 260, thereby completing the finished electronic work jewelry item, semi-finished retail jewelry item, or base pad assembly 278 according to the method. In the inverted teardrop configuration, the pin 277 is preferably positioned in the center of the horizontal axis passing through the centers of the two vibration discs 212, and further in the center between the two discs 212, as shown in step 266. In this way, the center of gravity is determined and the pin 277 is positioned with respect to this center of gravity to ensure comfort of wear. Furthermore, in the inverted teardrop configuration, the pin 277 is positioned in the center between the two vibration discs 212 along the referenced horizontal axis, the two vibration discs 212 fitting snugly and more firmly against the earlobe, such that for a person wearing this item as a pierced earring for notification purposes, a lower power level is required to provide the wearer with the desired vibration sensation. In a similar manner, in the teardrop configuration, the pin 277 is preferably positioned along an axis passing through the center of the single vibration disc 212 and perpendicular to the back surface of the back housing 260, as shown in step 266. In this way, by design configuration, the single vibration disc 212 is positioned directly above the earlobe, in closer contact with the earlobe, and thus, in this teardrop configuration, the user can even feel the slight vibration of the single vibration disc 212 as the desired notification signal or sensation. And it will be apparent to those skilled in the art of jewelry making that the front face of the front cover 258 can be decorated with any desired type of decoration before or after the front cover 258 is secured to the back housing 260, the decorations being suitable to make this item stand out from the crowd from a consumer marketing point of view. Next in step 272 Figure 12B), before the finished base pad assembly 278 is certified ready for shipment to a jewelry manufacturer for final decoration and branding (as shown in the next step 280). Thus, at step 280, the finished base pad assembly 278 arrives at the hands of a fine jewelry manufacturer, who can then add a decoration 282 to the electronic base pad, thereby creating a finished jewelry item 284 by the manufacturer, such that the fine jewelry manufacturer can impart its unique style and brand to the base pad, thereby differentiating the finished retail jewelry item 284 in the marketplace from other jewelry manufacturers' products. Also here, after shipment at step 280, the fine jewelry manufacturer can add a needle 277 or a clasp as part of the finished item 284. Similarly to the above, the housing components 258 and 260 including the needle 277 are preferably made of gold (Au), platinum (Pt), or silver (Ag), and more preferably in a solid construction, or as a plated item, or can be made of any other suitable material optimized for the reliable performance of fine jewelry including high reliability electronic components, which can be plated with any noble metal as desired. Also in this base pad approach, the housing components 258 and 260 can be first provided by a fine jewelry manufacturer, who then further provides the decoration 282, such that the fine jewelry manufacturer's unique style is tied to the housing components before further assembly by, for example, an electronic component manufacturer providing the circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b. Thus, a good partnership between the fine jewelry manufacturer and the electronic manufacturer is expected here to jointly produce the finished item intended by the present invention, as referenced in Figures 11A to 12B , more specifically, in connection with the methods discussed in Figure 12A and Figure 12B . And in this partnership, even the center of gravity of the finished jewelry item 284 relative to the center of gravity of the finished base pad assembly 278 is taken into account to achieve the desired feel and wearability. For example, if the combined center of gravity of the finished jewelry item 284 is close to or at the location of the needle 277, then there is a certain feel to the "swing" of the earring when worn, where a smaller swing gives a feeling of the ear being pulled tight, which is more easily achieved in the teardrop design shown in Figure 12A and Figure 12B , taking into account the weight and location of the electronic and MEMS components disposed on the circuit board 274a, which is an intended aspect here. On the other hand, when the center of gravity of the finished jewelry item 284 is set lower than the location of the needle 277, then a more suitable Figure 12A and Figure 12BThe teardrop shape design of the finished jewelry item 284, when worn, can provide an enhanced pendulum swing feel through the pendulum motion as the body and head move. This enhanced swing feel can be appreciated by some, and as such, the placement of the components on the circuit board 275b becomes an important consideration in view of the weight of the components in combination with the weight, length and position of the ornament 282 on the base pad assembly 278 to collectively achieve a desired wearable user experience with pendulum swing, while providing a vibratory feel from the one or more vibration discs 212 as a personal notification.

[0238] Accordingly, in view of the teachings of Figure 12A and Figure 12B the inventors herein provide a method of manufacturing a semi-finished jewelry item 278 having networking functionality, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a circuit board 274a or 274b configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a pre-selected shape; (ii) attaching a receiving circuit 248, a control circuit 246, at least one electromechanical vibration component 212 and a rechargeable battery 252 in operable association with one another to the circuit board, forming finished circuit board assemblies 275a and 275b, respectively; (iii) installing the finished circuit board assembly 275a or 275b in a first portion 260 of a jewelry case to form an installed assembly 276; and (iv) closing the installed assembly 276 with a second portion 258 of the jewelry case to form a corresponding semi-finished jewelry item 278 having a front side and a back side, the front side being configured to accept a desired additional ornamentation. The item 278 can then be shipped to a fine jewelry manufacturer where further methods described herein can be implemented. Accordingly, the inventors herein further provide a method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item 284 having networking functionality, the method comprising the steps of: (i) receiving a semi-finished jewelry item 278 manufactured by the above-described method; (ii) attaching a selected ornament 282 to the front side 258 of the jewelry case; and (iii) attaching a clasp or pin 277 to the back side 260 of the jewelry case to form a corresponding finished jewelry item 284 for wearable use. In accordance with further aspects of the method described above with respect to the swing feel, the components on the circuit board 274a or 274b can advantageously be arranged to provide a desired center of gravity associated with the finished circuit board assembly 275a and 275b, respectively, relative to the clasp or pin, and further, the length, weight and / or position of the ornament can similarly be selected in view of a desired center of gravity associated with the finished jewelry item 284 relative to the clasp or pin 277 and the center of gravity of the finished circuit board assembly.

[0239] Alternatively, we provide a method of manufacturing a semi-finished jewelry item 278 having networking functionality, which in this embodiment comprises the following steps: (i) providing a circuit board 274a or 274b configured to accommodate a plurality of components, said circuit board having a pre-selected shape; (ii) attaching the receiving circuit 248, the control circuit 246, at least one electromechanical vibrating component 212, and the rechargeable battery 252 in operable association with each other to the circuit board 274a or 274b to form a finished circuit board assembly 275a or 275b, respectively; (iii) at least partially encasing the circuit board assembly 275a or 275b in a molding compound to form a vibrating member 253; (iv) installing the vibrating member 253 in the first portion 260 of the jewelry box to form an installed assembly 276; and (v) closing the installed assembly 276 with the second portion 258 of the jewelry box to form a corresponding semi-finished jewelry item 278 having a front side and a back side, the front side being configured to accommodate a desired additional ornament 282. And as above, the item 278 can become the subject of a further method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item having networking functionality, which in this embodiment comprises the following steps: (i) receiving the semi-finished jewelry item 278 manufactured by the above method; (ii) attaching a selected ornament 282 to the front side 258 of the jewelry box; and (iii) attaching a clasp or pin to the back side 260 of the jewelry box to form a corresponding finished jewelry item 284 for wearable use. And as above, in order to obtain a desired swinging sensation, the components on the circuit board 274a or 274b can advantageously be arranged to provide a desired center of gravity associated with the finished circuit board assembly 275a and 275b, respectively, relative to the clasp or pin, and the length, weight, and position of the one or more ornaments 282 can be selected at step 280 to take into account the desired center of gravity associated with the finished jewelry item 284 relative to the clasp or pin 277 and the respective center of gravity of the finished circuit board assembly 274a and 274b.

[0240] Reference is next made to Figure 13A , which shows a flow chart illustrating the method steps of retrofitting an existing clasp earring form jewelry item to have networking functionality in accordance with yet another additional aspect of the present application, Figure 13B is a series of perspective views illustrating Figure 13A each respective method step of Figure 13A . Thus, at step 286 of Figure 13BThe existing jewelry item 288a is shown as a clip-on, semi-spherical pearl earring, but can be any suitable existing jewelry item appropriate for the steps herein. Next at step 290, the vibration member 292a, the receiver 294a, and the rechargeable battery 296a are assembled in combination as discussed in detail above, to form an operable vibration assembly 298a. Next at step 300, an adhesive disc 302 is applied to the back of the jewelry item 288a as shown. The vibration assembly 298 can be either the vibration assembly 298a of Figure 13A and Figure 13B configured for use with the adhesive disc 302 and the existing jewelry item 288a, or the vibration assembly 298 can be the vibration assembly 298b configured for use with a custom jewelry item 288b provided with a receptacle or recess into which the vibration assembly 298b will be assembled as discussed in detail below in Figure 13C and Figure 13D .

[0241] Continuing now with reference to Figure 13A , next at step 304, the vibration assembly 298a is secured to the adhesive disc 302 on the jewelry item 288a to form a finished electronic jewelry item 305. Then at step 306, the finished electronic jewelry item 305 including the corresponding vibration assembly 298a is tested for network and electrical functionality before being put into actual use. And in certain extended embodiments herein, if desired, one or more finished jewelry items can be paired with a suitable charging case 310a including a charging port 312a adapted to receive any required electrical connection fittings on a charging cord for plug-in use in the manner well known in the art of charger cords or cables.

[0242] Figure 13A and Figure 13B The method described above in

[0243] In addition to the above, the inventors herein suggest that jewelry manufacturers can profitably cooperate with electronic component manufacturers providing vibration assemblies of the type disclosed herein to jointly design custom jewelry pieces, particularly intended for housing networked vibration assemblies particularly configured to fit therein, from both an artistic and a technical standpoint. Thus, the Figure 13CA flowchart is shown illustrating the steps of a method for mounting a vibrating component in a custom clip-on earring according to other aspects of the invention. Figure 13D This provides a series of corresponding perspective views, showing Figure 13C Each method step in the process. Therefore, first in Figure 13C Step 314 involves receiving the custom-made jewelry item 288b from its manufacturer. For ease of illustration, the custom-made jewelry item 288b is in the form of a clip-on hemispherical pearl earring, but it can also be any custom-made jewelry item appropriately configured to fit the vibrating component described herein. Next, in step 316, the vibrating component 292b, the receiver component 294b, and the rechargeable battery 296b are assembled to form a vibrating component 298b specifically suited to the custom-made jewelry item 288b. Next, in step 318, the clip is opened to allow access to a socket 320 with a support flange or jack flange, edge, or lip 322, and the jack edge is prepared to accommodate the vibrating component 298b. This preparation may include cleaning the support edge with a solvent and applying flux, depending on the material constituting the jack and support edge, such as gold or silver. Then, in step 324, the vibrating component 298b is secured into the jack or recess 320 of the jewelry item 288b, thereby forming a finished electronic jewelry item 330 with networking capabilities. As further shown, the vibrating component 298b is provided with a corresponding edge or lip 326, which is configured in this particular jewelry component. Thus, the edge 326 formed on the vibrating component 298b is positioned on the corresponding support flange or edge 322 of the jewelry article 288b, such that, for wearing comfort in this hemispherical pearl earring embodiment, the back of the vibrating component 298b is flush and flat with the back of the jewelry article 288b. Again, depending on the materials used, if both the socket flange and the housing of the vibrating component are preferably made of gold or silver, the vibrating component can be soldered to the socket 320 of the custom jewelry article 288b using silver solder at a lower temperature, thereby forming the finished article 330. Then, similarly in this custom component, in step 328, the finished jewelry article 330, now including the corresponding vibrating component 298a, undergoes network and electrical function testing before being put into practical use. Furthermore, in some extended embodiments herein, if desired, in step 332, one or more finished jewelry items may be paired with a suitable charging case 310b, which includes a charging port 312b adapted to accommodate any required electrical connection fittings on the charging cable for insertion in a manner well-known in the field of charger wire or cable supply.

[0244] Next reference Figures 13E to 13I Further details were provided. Figure 13D An assembly view of custom earring types. Therefore, first in Figure 13E In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13E In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13F In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13G In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13G In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13B In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13H In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13I In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next.

[0245] In particular, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is received for further assembly. Here, the partially completed jewelry item 288c is in the form of a semi-spherical pearl earring, which at this stage of the method does not include a clip or a pin. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the partially completed jewelry item 288c at this stage includes a receptacle 320 and a receptacle flange 322, wherein the receptacle flange 322 is mechanically connected to and structurally supported by an annular ring 334, which in turn is mechanically supported by an outer decorative flange 336. As further detailed by the enlarged view, the annular ring 334 has a depth "d" into the receptacle 320, which depth "d" is selected by measuring against the thickness of a vibration assembly 298b, which is discussed next. Figure 13A and Figure 13BThe inventors herein further provide a method of retrofitting an existing jewelry piece 288a to make it network-enabled, the method comprising the steps of: (i) receiving a corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; (ii) identifying a target surface on the corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; (iii) providing a vibrating member 292a, a receiver circuit 294a, and a rechargeable battery unit 296a, integrated together to form a vibrating assembly 298a that fits the target surface of the corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; (iv) applying an adhesive disc 302 to the target surface of the corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; and (v) attaching the vibrating assembly 298a to the adhesive disc 302 to form a finished electronic jewelry item 305 that, when worn as a wearable decorative item, is enabled to provide silent notifications to a person wearing the finished electronic jewelry item 305 by the receiver circuit 294a receiving a signal from a remote wireless device and activating the vibrating member 292a. And in accordance with further aspects herein, the method can further comprise providing an electronic jewelry case 310a for charging the rechargeable battery unit of the finished electronic jewelry 305.

[0246] And further with reference to Figures 13C to 13I The inventors herein further provide a method of retrofitting an existing jewelry piece 288a to make it network-enabled, the method comprising the steps of: (i) receiving a corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; (ii) identifying a target surface on the corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; (iii) providing a vibrating member 292a, a receiver circuit 294a, and a rechargeable battery unit 296a, integrated together to form a vibrating assembly 298a that fits the target surface of the corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; (iv) applying an adhesive disc 302 to the target surface of the corresponding existing jewelry piece 288a; and (v) attaching the vibrating assembly 298a to the adhesive disc 302 to form a finished electronic jewelry item 305 that, when worn as a wearable decorative item, is enabled to provide silent notifications to a person wearing the finished electronic jewelry item 305 by the receiver circuit 294a receiving a signal from a remote wireless device and activating the vibrating member 292a. And in accordance with further aspects herein, the method can further comprise providing an electronic jewelry case 310a for charging the rechargeable battery unit of the finished electronic jewelry 305.

[0247] Now continuing with reference to Figure 14AA discussion is undertaken with the illustration of a perspective view of a personal collection of existing jewelry items that can be stored in a conventional jewelry box 344 for safekeeping. Here, for ease of illustration, a pair of clip-on earrings 346, a ring 348, a bracelet 350, a pearl bracelet 352, and a pair of stud-type earrings 354 designed for pierced ears are illustrated in the box 344 in this example of existing jewelry items. Some of the existing jewelry items in the box 344 can be suitable for application in accordance with this aspect of the present application, while some can not. Accordingly, an inventory can be taken of such items and those suitable for application can be selected for retrofitting in accordance with the following.

[0248] Figure 14B An illustration of an electronic jewelry box 356 is illustrated with a closable lid 358 having a flat bottomed charging base or pad 358 and a closable lid 360 in accordance with further aspects of the present application. As Figure 14B and Figure 14C also illustrated, the box 356 is provided with a dispensing card 362 of pre-assembled vibrating trays or pads 364 of the type discussed above in connection with Figure 13A and Figure 13B In this embodiment, each of the pre-assembled vibrating pads 364 includes a peelable lid 366 that, when removed from the pad 364, exposes an adhesive pad 367. Thus, in use, Figure 14A the owner of the collection of existing jewelry items illustrated in

[0249] The application of the wearable vibrating assembly as a skin patch can be found in the commonly assigned related issued and pending patent applications referenced and incorporated herein, and thus the vibrating pad 364 herein can be considered as an alternative to the deployment of a vibrating skin patch, as opposed to being applied to an existing jewelry item.

[0250] Thus, continuing the discussion of the subject matter of the present disclosure, next in Figure 14CThe illustration shows a delivery card comprising multiple pre-assembled vibrating discs according to the invention, each disc having a networking function and usable with existing jewelry pieces (such as bracelets, necklaces, or clip-on earrings) to provide personalized alerts when worn by the user. Therefore, regarding its use, in Figure 14D The text shows from Figure 14C An illustration of a single vibrating pad 364 removed from the delivery card 362 shows the film cover 366 being peeled off from the corresponding adhesive pad 367 of the selected vibrating pad 364. Next... Figure 14E The image shown is an example of a diagram, which will come from... Figure 14C One of the vibrating pads 364 of the delivery card 362 is placed into the... Figure 14A The bracelet 350 is selected from the traditional jewelry box 344. Therefore, when the bracelet 350 is worn as a piece of jewelry with the applied vibrating plate 364, the remote signal received by the receiver circuit provided in the plate can activate the plate to vibrate as discussed above, thereby giving a silent notification to the wearer of the bracelet, as the bracelet is given such a desired function.

[0251] Finally, regarding this embodiment of the electronic jewelry box 356, Figure 14F A perspective view of box 356 is shown, which includes various selected existing jewelry items, including ring 348, clip-on earrings 346, and bracelet 350, each including a vibrating plate attached to it, and then they are placed... Figure 14B and Figure 14F The electronic jewelry box 356 shown is designed to be charged via a charging plate 358 according to these aspects of the invention. And as described above... Figures 4A to 4M-2 As discussed in detail in the relevant electronic box, Figure 14F The box may advantageously include a power supply charging port 368 and one or more indicator lights 370.

[0252] Therefore, more generally speaking, for Figure 13B Vibration component 298a and Figures 14B to 14EIn the context of the pre-assembled vibration tray or sheet 364, there is provided and claimed herein a networked alert assembly 298a, 364 for an existing jewelry piece having a back, the networked alert assembly comprising: a vibrating member 292a having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, the vibrating member 292a being implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; an adhesive layer 302, 367 applied to the first surface of the vibrating member 292a and implemented to attach to the back of a respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350; and a receiver component 294a assembled and fixed together with the second surface of the vibrating member 292a, the receiver component 294a being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component 294a receives the activation signal, the vibrating member 292a vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350 to which the networked alert assembly is attached after being attached to the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350 by applying the adhesive layer 302, 367 to the back of the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350. In related embodiments, there is also provided a networked alert assembly 298a, 364 for an existing jewelry piece having a back, the networked alert assembly 298a, 364 comprising: a receiver component 294a having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, the receiver component 294a being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; an adhesive layer 302, 367 applied to the first surface of the receiver component 294a and implemented to attach to the back of a respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350; and a vibrating member 292a assembled and fixed together with the second surface of the receiver component 294a and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, such that when the receiver component 294a receives the activation signal, the vibrating member 292a vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350 to which the networked alert assembly 298a, 364 is attached after being attached to the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350 by applying the adhesive layer 302, 367 to the back of the respective existing jewelry piece 288a, 350.

[0253] Now turning to Figure 15A , there is shown in the figures a diagram of an alternative embodiment of an electronic jewelry charging case 372 comprising a plurality of respective networked electronic earpieces 372 manufactured in accordance with certain aspects of the present application. Similar to the charging case 165 discussed above Figure 4A and Figure 4B , the charging case 372 in Figure 15A comprises a closable top cover 177, an indicator light 174, and a power port 173. As shown, Figure 15A the case 372 in Figure 4A and Figure 4Bcharging case 165 in FIG. 1, mainly comprises a case body 176 having four side wall portions 175a, 175b, 175c, 175d, a top portion 166 and a bottom portion 167, and is configured here as a rectangular case, but can also be configured as any desired geometric shape, including Figures 4C to 4F and the circular, heart, butterfly, kitten or cat shaped configurations discussed in detail in 4G to 4M-1, which need not be repeated here as they are readily applicable Figure 15A to case 372 in FIG. 3. However, the charging receptacle 376 in the charging case 372 is specifically configured to charge the completed electronic jewelry item, such as Figure 15A the electronic earring 374 shown in FIG. 4 for example purposes, and not the clasp or fastening assembly 168 discussed above in Figures 4A to 4M-2 FIG. 1, which as discussed in detail above is intended for use with existing jewelry pieces with a pin. The electronic earring 374 is provided with a receiver circuit, a vibrating member, and a rechargeable power unit, such as a rechargeable battery, designed, manufactured and assembled according to the methods described herein, such as by the methods in Figure 11A and Figure 11B in cooperation with the jewelry manufacturer and the electronic component supplier, which are adjusted accordingly, and thus need not be repeated here for this particular jewelry item. As shown, the electronic earring 374 includes a solid pin 101c and a conventional mechanical clasp 101d, such that all the electronic and MEMS components of the type provided herein are housed in the dome portion 101a or dome location and the base portion 101b, as discussed above initially in Figure 1B and again in the case of the electronic earring 374 in Figure 15A FIG. 3.

[0254] As an alternative to providing all the operational components herein in a single jewelry item, the inventor of the present disclosure also provides herein a two-piece electronic earring, wherein both pieces have significant aesthetic or artistic design features that are designed to be unique style matching components, integrated as a whole from a conceptual design perspective.

[0255] Thus, to implement this aspect of the present invention, Figure 15B there is provided an initial schematic of the two-piece electronic jewelry item 377 herein, having a front side piece 378 and a back side piece 380, each of which according to different embodiments has a desired set of operational components. For example, set A of the front side piece 378 can include a rechargeable battery and electronic circuitry for receiving and transmitting signals, while set B can include a MEMS vibrating member as discussed above, in order to provide silent notifications to its user when worn as a jewelry item. As Figure 15BAs further shown, a pin 382 is provided on the front part 378, and a corresponding hole 383 is provided on the rear part 380. As has recently been developed in jewelry making technology, mechanical clasps for pierced earrings, like those described above... Figure 1B As discussed in section 101d, which uses friction between the edge of the clasp's hole and the needle to hold the needle 101c, this could be replaced by a hole containing a rubber O-ring or silicone bead. This provides a smooth, soft-touch binding friction between the sliding needle and the rubber or silicone when the needle is inserted into the hole, unlike the metal-on-metal gripping feel of metal needles and traditional metal clasps. Therefore, this recent development eliminates the need for traditional metal clasps, facilitating the creation of fully decorative jewelry pieces that can be used on the back of the ear to secure the front pin in a smoother way and enhance the aesthetics of the back piece. Therefore, in Figures 15B to 15I In this design, a silicone bead is used in hole 383, eliminating the need for a traditional snap, thus providing the rear part 380 with the opportunity to be uniquely styled and shaped in a variety of aesthetically pleasing constructions. Therefore, throughout this disclosure, more generally, terms such as “fastening assembly,” “buckle,” “buckle-type assembly,” and “buckle component” can be understood to include or encompass traditional mechanical snaps, or the more recently developed type used in receiving holes for needles (such as…). Figure 15B The smooth, soft material type provided inside the hole 383 of the middle and rear side part 380.

[0256] Therefore, as an example of a uniquely styled two-piece jewelry item according to these aspects of the invention, Figure 15C Provided Figure 15B The illustration shows a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377a, featuring a sculpted piece arranged in the form of a ladybug with closed wings. The front piece 378a is configured as a ladybug body with a head and closed wings, while the corresponding rear piece 380a is configured in the shape of the ladybug's body base, with legs extending from it. Here, the dome-shaped portion of the ladybug body in the front piece 378a is well-suited to accommodate stacked components, such as a rechargeable battery unit or battery and receiver circuitry, while the rear piece 380a, being substantially flat, is suitable for accommodating a vibrating disc or rechargeable battery with a central hole as discussed above.

[0257] According to these aspects of the invention, another example of a uniquely styled two-piece jewelry item is as follows: Figure 15D As shown, this figure provides Figure 15BThe illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377b, featuring a sculpted form of a ladybug with outstretched wings. The front piece 378b is configured as a ladybug body with a head and outstretched wings, while the corresponding rear piece 380b is shaped like the base of the body with legs extending from it. Outstretched wings are also displayed on the rear piece 380b. Thus, when worn, the two-piece item presents a top-down view of a ladybug in flight from both the front and back, imbuing it with a more vibrant and whimsical sense of movement when worn and when its vibrations are experienced. Figure 15D Similarly, in the case described above, the dome-shaped portion of the ladybug's body in the front part 378b is well-suited for accommodating stacked components, while the generally flat shape of the rear part 380b is suitable for accommodating components as described above. Figures 6A to 6D The vibratory disk or rechargeable battery with a central hole discussed in the article.

[0258] According to these aspects of the invention, another example of a uniquely styled two-piece jewelry item is as follows: Figure 15E As shown, this figure provides Figure 15B The illustration shows a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377c, featuring carvings arranged in the form of a lotus flower and lotus leaves. The front piece 378c is configured as a lotus flower, its central portion including stamens and carpels or seedpods, while the corresponding rear piece 380c is configured as a lotus leaf, much like the lotus leaves that typically float on still water where lotus flowers are found in nature. Here, the central portion of the lotus flower in the front piece 378c, like the ladybug body mentioned above, is well-suited to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the rear piece 380c is configured in the basic flat shape of a floating lotus leaf, suitable for accommodating items with the features described above. Figures 5A to 5D as well as Figures 6A to 6D The vibratory disk or rechargeable battery with a central hole discussed in the article.

[0259] According to these aspects of the invention, another example of a uniquely styled two-piece jewelry item is as follows: Figure 15F As shown, this figure provides Figure 15B The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377d, featuring engraved pieces arranged in the form of a sunflower and a sunflower stalk or stem. Thus, the front piece 378d is configured as a sunflower, its central portion including a disc-shaped cluster of small flowers or seeds, while the corresponding rear piece 380d is configured in the shape of a stalk or stem experienced in a natural environment. Here, similarly, the central portion of the sunflower in the front piece 378d is well-suited to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the rear piece 380d, configured as an elongated stem, is suitable for housing an antenna assembly implemented to receive wireless signals from remote devices such as mobile phones or e-biopatches, or both.

[0260] Furthermore, as an example of a two-piece jewelry item featuring a pet or animal favored by people with a unique style, further aspects of the invention... Figure 15G-1 Provided Figure 15B The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377-e1, featuring sculpted pieces arranged in the form of a kitten or cat. The front piece 378-e1 is configured as a kitten or cat head with facial details, while the corresponding rear piece 380-e1 is configured in the shape of a cat's tail, which includes a uniquely styled body portion naturally associated with it. Here, the head portion of the front piece 378-e1, similar to the case described above, is well-suited to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the elongated shape of the rear piece 380-e1, configured as a cat's tail, is suitable for accommodating antenna components and receiver circuitry, implemented for receiving signals from remote devices such as mobile phones or e-biopatches, or both. The related body portion included in the rear piece 380-e1 may also be suitable for accommodating components as described above. Figures 5A to 5D as well as Figures 6A to 6D The vibratory disk or rechargeable battery with a central hole discussed in the article.

[0261] Figure 15G-2 Showing Figure 15B The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item, with its engraved pieces configured in the shape of a puppy's or adult dog's face as the front piece and a corresponding tail shape as the back piece. This jewelry item will be discussed in detail below. Figure 28H The method shown is used for manufacturing. Therefore, as a corresponding example of the aforementioned feline sculpture, and as an example of another unique style of two-piece jewelry featuring a beloved pet or animal, according to further aspects of the invention, Figure 15G-2 Provided more specific details Figure 15B The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377-e2, whose sculpted pieces are configured in the shape of any desired breed of puppy or adult dog. Thus, the front piece 378-e2 is configured as the head of a puppy or adult dog with specific breed facial details, and the corresponding rear piece 380-e2 is configured as the shape of a corresponding tail of the same breed, where the tail includes a body portion with a naturally associated unique style. Here, the head portion of the front piece 378-e2, similar to the case described above, is well-suited to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the rear piece 380-e2, configured in the elongated shape of a canine tail, is suitable for accommodating antenna components and receiver circuitry, implemented for receiving signals from remote devices such as mobile phones or e-biodevices, or both. The relevant body portion included in the rear piece 380-e2 may also be suitable for accommodating components as described above. Figures 5A to 5D as well as Figures 6A to 6D The vibratory disk or rechargeable battery with a central hole discussed in the article.

[0262] Figure 15H Showing Figure 15B The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377f, featuring engraved pieces arranged in the form of a rose blossom and a rose stem with sepals. Here, as described above, the front piece 378f is configured in the shape of a rose blossom, and the corresponding rear piece 380f is configured in the shape of a rose stem, including the sepals, as if experiencing a rose growing in its natural environment, or like the sepals of each rose in a long-stemmed bouquet displayed in a vase. Here, the rose blossom portion in the front piece 378f, similar to the case above, is well-suited to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the rear piece 380f, configured as an elongated stem, is suitable for accommodating an antenna assembly implemented to receive signals from remote devices such as mobile phones or e-biodevices, or both. The sepal portion included in the rear piece 380f is suitable for accommodating components with the sepals as described above. Figures 5A to 5D as well as Figures 6A to 6D The vibratory disk or rechargeable battery with a central hole discussed in the article.

[0263] Finally, as another example of these electronic jewelry items, Figure 15I Provided Figure 15B The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377g, featuring sculpted pieces arranged in the form of flowering bougainvillea vines and supporting branches or trunks, much like those found rooted in the ground in a typical home garden or park. Here, the front piece 378g is provided with a central button 384a, its unique style reminiscent of typical jewelry components, similar to the combination described above. Figure 12A and Figure 12B The teardrop-shaped and inverted teardrop-shaped base pad assemblies 278, discussed in detail, are configured to accommodate various decorative items. Here, the gemstone center button 384a in the front component 378g is specifically configured to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the rear component 380g is configured in the elongated shape of a bougainvillea branch or trunk, suitable for accommodating an antenna assembly implemented to receive signals from remote devices such as mobile phones or e-biopatches, or both. As shown, the rear component 380g includes a uniquely styled disc-shaped component or rear button 385a, specifically configured to accommodate a vibrating disc, a rechargeable battery, or both, or receiver circuitry including an antenna that can be pointed up and down along the branch portion to improve reception. Where it is necessary to accommodate a pin, each of these components is provided with a center hole, as described above. Figures 6A to 6Das discussed above, the rear piece 380g can also be provided by employing the above described Figure 12A and Figure 12B The method steps for manufacturing the tear-drop or inverted tear-drop shaped base pad assembly 278 are discussed in detail and are easily manufactured. Thus, here, as with the base pad assembly 278, the front piece 378g including the center button 384a and the rear piece 380g with the attached uniquely styled disc shaped member or button 385a can be provided by the electronic component manufacturer in cooperation with the traditional jewelry manufacturer so as to be provided in accordance with the steps provided in step 280 of the method. Figure 12B As provided in step 280 of the method, any desired form of ornamentation is added. Here, for purposes of illustration and example, the ornamentation on the front side center button 384a includes a blooming bougainvillea vine, which can be rigid in structure or can also be made of fine chain links known in the traditional jewelry making art, thereby providing a live or flexible swing to the vine, such that as the body and head are moved, the vine will provide an increased sensation or feeling of hanging swing through the swing action, and the length of the vine can be of any desired length to enhance this sensation of hanging, swinging. Further, as to the ornamentation on the gem button 384a, the shown hemispherical shape can be made of a natural or cultured pearl, or can also be made of a precious metal such as gold, platinum or silver, and the shown circular or annular rim on the button 384a can also be made of any such desired precious metal. Similarly, the branch portion of the rear piece 380g is preferably made of gold, platinum or silver, while the uniquely styled disc 385a can be made of such precious metal material, and as shown, can further be set with ornamentation, such as a traditional cut diamond set in a reverse setting to form the thorn-like or thorned ring as shown. Thus, through the use of these ornamentations, an artistic unique style is provided on both the front piece 378g and the rear piece 380g, where the traditional pin with clasp behind the ear when worn is not necessarily intended to be a display of its aesthetic or visual appeal.

[0264] And, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the electrical and mechanical arts in light of the disclosure, several suitable means will be apparent to provide electrical current between the front piece 378 and the back piece 380, e.g., by providing a dual conductor coaxial pin 382, such that current from a rechargeable battery in one piece can be directed through the pin to the other piece to power electronic components provided therein. Or, batteries can be provided in both pieces, or one piece can generate an electromagnetic (EM) field to activate current flow in a coil in the second piece, or otherwise activate or facilitate reception or transmission by the antenna assembly. Further, other forms of dual conductor pins can include co-linear segments extending along the length of the pin, each segment separated from the others by suitable insulating material, with each individual conductive segment electrically mating with a corresponding conductor or conductive surface provided in a receiving jack provided in the back piece. Further, these electronic pins need not necessarily be circular in cross section, but can be any desired geometry to form a "keyed post" type to facilitate the formation of a dual conductor path between the two operable pieces, with the receiving hole of the back piece being shaped to match the cross section of the pin to form a lock-and-key type connection between the two pieces. Nonetheless, further details regarding the provision of any desired dual conductor path from a battery in one piece to components in the other piece extend the current intended scope of the subject matter claimed by this disclosure, and thus can be submitted as subject matter of a subsequent disclosure associated with this disclosure.

[0265] Reference is now made to the following Figure 15JThe figure provides an exploded perspective view of a clip-on two-piece electronic jewelry item 387, which has a front piece 388 and a rear piece 390, each with a desired set of operable components. As shown, the front piece 388 has a set of component A subassemblies, and the rear piece 390 has a set of component B subassemblies. In these clip-on embodiments, a spring or clip assembly 392 is used to secure the front piece 388 and the rear piece 390 together. Thus, as an example of such a clip assembly, the clip assembly 392 includes a front hinge plate 394a, a rear hinge plate 394b, a hinge pin 398, and a spring 396, which is understandable to those skilled in the art of mechanics and applied by those skilled in jewelry making. Each hinge plate 394a and 394b includes a solid portion as shown and metal lace fingers 400 that provide mechanical support for the respective front or rear piece. Here, as shown in the figure, viewed from left to right, the front can be considered the right side and the back the left side. Thus, depending on the carving of each of the two individual ornaments, the finished clip-on two-piece electronic jewelry item 387 can be worn in a reversible manner. Therefore, its display effect is actually doubled compared to traditional pin buckle or clip-on earrings, which may not be suitable for the intended display purpose if worn backwards or in the opposite way. Recent mechanical technology has improved clip-on earrings by providing a snap-fit ​​function. The spring-loaded component is further provided with a detent that, under the force of the compressed spring, snaps or engages with a corresponding mechanical socket, thereby providing comfort during wear. Currently, the details of these known mechanical sub-components are considered separate from the intended scope of the subject matter claimed in this disclosure and can therefore be found in current publications related to this disclosure.

[0266] Figure 15K Showing Figure 15J The illustration shows a two-piece electronic jewelry item 387a with a unique style, featuring sculpted pieces arranged in the form of a ladybug with closed wings. As shown, the front piece 388a includes a ladybug body with sculpted features, while the rear piece 390a similarly includes sculpted features serving as the legs of the ladybug body. Each of pieces 388a and 390a serves as a receiving component for the aforementioned parts; therefore, these details will not be repeated here to avoid redundant disclosure. Furthermore, as shown, in this embodiment, metallic lace fingers 400 are configured with three such fingers on each piece, extending upwards and outwards to cover a large portion of the rear of each plane of each piece.

[0267] Figure 15L Showing Figure 15JThe illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 387b, featuring sculpted pieces arranged in the form of a ladybug with outstretched wings. As shown, the front piece 388b includes a ladybug body with outstretched wings as a sculpted feature, while the rear piece 390b similarly includes the same sculpted feature. As described above, each of pieces 388b and 390b serves as a housing for the electronic and MEMS components discussed above, and these details will not be repeated here. Furthermore, as shown, in this embodiment, three such metal lace fingers 400 are configured for each piece, extending upwards and outwards to cover a large portion of the rear of each planar surface of each piece. In this embodiment, the two-piece electronic jewelry item 387b is configured for reversible or reversible wear, as the sculpted features on both the front and rear sides are identical. Therefore, the same aesthetic features are achieved regardless of how it is worn. This repeating ladybug design is merely one example of a reversible or reversible two-piece electronic jewelry item according to this aspect of the invention. Thus, many other designs with identical or different engraving features on both sides are also suitable for realizing these aspects of the invention. For example, for a given pair of earrings according to these teachings, one side could be engraved as a bee and the other as a flower, with each engraving having a high intended aesthetic value for display while still serving as a housing for electronic and MEMS components. In this case, when worn, the front of one ear might display a bee, and the front of the other ear might display a flower, with bees and flowers being pollination partners in nature.

[0268] Figure 15M Showing Figure 15J The illustration shows a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 387c, featuring engraved pieces arranged in the form of lotus flowers and leaves. Thus, as shown, the front piece 388c has a lotus flower as an engraved feature, while the rear piece 390c includes corresponding engraved features in the shape of lotus leaves. Each of pieces 388c and 390c serves as a receiving component for the parts discussed above; therefore, to avoid unnecessary repetition, these details will not be repeated here. And as shown, in this embodiment, metal lace fingers 400 are configured with three such fingers on each piece, extending upwards and outwards to cover most of the rear portion of each plane of each piece. As shown on the lotus leaf piece, the middle finger is shorter to accommodate the natural gap in the lotus leaf, while the fingers on the left and right sides extend above it to provide further support as needed.

[0269] Figure 15N-1 Showing Figure 15JA depiction of a unique style two-piece electronic jewelry item 387-d1 of the feline type, with its sculpted pieces configured in the following manner: a kitten, cat, or feline face as a front piece 388-d1, and a corresponding cat tail and related body parts as a back piece 390-d1. As in the above case, each of pieces 388-d1 and 390-d1 serve as housing components for the electronic and MEMS components discussed above, so these details are not repeated here. And as shown, in this embodiment, the metal filigree fingers 400 are configured with three such fingers per piece, which spread upward and outward to cover most of the planar back of each piece. Also here, though perhaps not initially apparent, this two-piece item of feline body can be considered, as desired, a reversible or reversibly wearable earring according to the teachings of this disclosure. In this case, when worn, one ear can display a cat or kitten face on the front side, and the other ear can display a tail portion on the front side, so that when worn for display in this manner, it is as if a cat or kitten is wrapped around the back of the neck of the person wearing the pair of earrings in this manner.

[0270] Figure 15N-2 depicted Figure 15J A depiction of a unique style two-piece electronic jewelry item 387-d2 of the canine type, with its sculpted pieces configured in the following manner: a puppy or canine face as a front piece 388-d2, and a corresponding canine tail and related body parts as a back piece 390-d2, which two-piece item can be made according to the methods of Figure 28H as will be discussed in further detail below. Now for the item 387-d2 in Figure 15N-2 As in the above case, each of pieces 388-d2 and 390-d2 serve as housing components for the electronic and MEMS components discussed above, so these details are not repeated here. And as shown, in this embodiment, the metal filigree fingers 400 are configured with three such fingers per piece, which spread upward and outward to cover most of the planar back of each piece. Also here, though perhaps not initially apparent, this two-piece item of canine body can be considered, as desired, a reversible or reversibly wearable earring according to the teachings of this disclosure. In this case, when worn, one ear can display a puppy or dog face on the front side, and the other ear can display a corresponding tail portion on the front side, so that when worn for display in this manner, it is as if a puppy or dog is wrapped around the back of the neck of the person wearing the pair of earrings in this manner.

[0271] Next in Figure 15O depicted Figure 15JThe illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 387e, featuring engraved pieces arranged in the form of a rose blossom and a rose stem with calyxes. Thus, as shown, the front piece 388e features a rose as an engraved feature, while the rear piece 390e includes a corresponding engraved feature in the shape of a rose stem with calyxes, further styled with unique treatment of stems, leaves, and thorns. As described above, each of pieces 388e and 390e serves as a housing for the electronic and MEMS components discussed above, and here, as shown, a single metal lace finger 400 is provided on the rear piece 390e to conform to the shape of the calyx. Also here, the item can be considered reversibly wearable, so that when worn, one ear can display the rose on the front, and the other ear can display the stem and calyx on the front, thus, when worn in this manner for display, it might suggest a vase with two roses, each facing opposite directions.

[0272] Figure 15P Showing Figure 15J The illustration depicts a uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 387f, with its sculpted front piece 388f arranged in the shape of a blooming bougainvillea vine, and the back piece 390f sculpted into a corresponding branch, thus forming an electronic clip-on earring with a plant theme. (Combined with...) Figure 15I The pin earrings discussed are similar to those used for pierced earlobes, in Figure 15P In the middle, the front part 388f also includes a jewelry center button 384b, which has a typical jewelry component style and is configured in a similar manner to the combination described above. Figure 12A and Figure 12B The teardrop-shaped and inverted teardrop-shaped base pad assemblies 278, discussed in detail, accommodate various different ornaments. Here, the gemstone center button 384b in the front member 388f is specifically configured to accommodate stacked miniature components, while the rear member 390f is configured in the slender shape of a bougainvillea branch or trunk, suitable for accommodating an antenna assembly implemented to receive signals from remote devices such as mobile phones or e-biopatches, or both. As shown, the rear member 390f also includes a uniquely styled disc-shaped component or jewelry rear button 385b, specifically configured to accommodate a vibrating disc, a rechargeable battery, or both, or a receiver circuit including an antenna that can be oriented vertically along the branch portion to improve reception. As described above, the rear member 390f can also be configured using the combination described above... Figure 12A and Figure 12BThe method steps for manufacturing the tear-drop and inverted tear-drop shaped base pad assembly 278 are discussed in detail to ease manufacturing. Thus, here, similar to the base pad assembly 278, the front side piece 388f including the center button 384b and the back side piece 390f with the attached unique style or jewelry of the disc shaped member or button 385b can be provided by the electronic device manufacturer in cooperation with the traditional jewelry manufacturer to be assembled in accordance with Figure 12B the steps provided in step 280 of the method, any desired form of gem or precious metal ornamentation is added. Here, for purposes of illustration and example, the ornamentation includes the tri-lobed wisteria vines that are blooming on the front side piece 388f, the structure of which can be rigid or can also be made of fine chain links known in traditional jewelry making techniques to provide the vines with a live or flexible swing, which in turn provides an increased sensation of hanging swing with body and head movement, and as shown, further ornamentation on the back side piece 390f can include diamonds, rubies, emeralds or other gems set at the edge of the disc 385b. Thus in Figure 15P the case, similar to the above Figure 15I described case, the unique style or carved hybrid theme two-piece electronic jewelry item is provided in accordance with the teachings here, with the carved botanical motif mixed with traditional jewelry items, such as including precious gems such as diamonds, rubies or emeralds set in gold or silver.

[0273] Thus, as Figures 15B to 15PAs shown in detail, the inventors of the present invention further provide a two-piece electronic jewelry item for use as an ear ornament, the two-piece electronic jewelry item comprising: a decorative front piece 378, 388 configured as a first component housing; a decorative back piece 380, 390 configured as a second component housing and configured to cooperate with the front piece 378, 388 to form a wearable jewelry assembly 377, 387; and a plurality of circuit components integrated within the first and second component housings to form a component assembly that is implemented to receive wireless electronic signals from a remote device and thereby provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the wearable jewelry assembly as an ear ornament. Here, in one embodiment, the component assembly includes a receiver, a vibrating member, and a rechargeable battery unit, and the receiver can include an antenna. In further embodiments of the present disclosure, the component assembly can also include a transmitter configured to send wireless signals to the remote device. For audible applications, the component assembly also includes a microphone configured to detect sound. In such audible embodiments, the detected sound can be snoring emitted by a person wearing the wearable jewelry assembly as an ear ornament while sleeping on an adjustable bed. In system implementations thereof, the wireless signals sent by the transmitter cause the adjustable bed to change to a position that reduces snoring by the sleeping person. With further system configurations, the remote device associated with the transmitter can be the same device as the remote device associated with the receiver, or the remote device associated with the transmitter can be a different device than the remote device associated with the receiver. In specific embodiments regarding particular component locations, the antenna is provided in the back piece 380, 390, while the receiver, the vibrating member, and the rechargeable battery unit are provided in the front piece 378, 388; or, the antenna and the receiver are provided in the back piece 380, 390, while the vibrating member and the rechargeable battery unit are provided in the front piece 378, 388; in still further alternative embodiments, the antenna, the receiver, and the vibrating member are provided in the back piece 380, 390, while the rechargeable battery unit is provided in the front piece 378, 388; likewise, the rechargeable battery unit and the vibrating member are provided in the back piece 380, 390, while the antenna and the receiver are provided in the front piece 378, 388, in the event of a given shape of engraved decorative item that is desired. In another embodiment, the rechargeable battery unit, the vibrating member, the antenna, and the receiver are all provided in the front piece 378, 388; or, depending on the geometry of the back piece decorative portion, it can be more preferable to provide the rechargeable battery unit, the vibrating member, the antenna, and the receiver all in the back piece 380, 390.

[0274] With respect to the proposed sculpted features, the front piece 378, 388 can be configured to form the top of a ladybug body with wings closed, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form the bottom of the ladybug body with legs; or the front piece 378, 388 is configured to form the top of a ladybug body with wings open, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form the bottom of the ladybug body with legs, possibly with corresponding open wings and a head, such that the same appearance is presented from both sides when worn as an earring. Further, with respect to the sculpted features of these embodiments in this regard, the front piece 378, 388 can be configured to form a lotus flower, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form a lotus leaf; or the front piece 378, 388 is configured to form a sunflower, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form the stem or stalk of the sunflower; or, the front piece 378, 388 is configured to form the face of an animal, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form the rear side of the animal with a tail, here the animal can be a cat or kitten, a dog or puppy, a panda, or any other desired animal. Also, as an alternative to the preferred floral motif, the front piece 378, 388 can be configured to form a rose flower, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form the rose stem with a calyx portion, and the component is housed within the calyx portion; or, the front piece 378, 388 is configured to form the shape of a climbing vine, while the back piece 380, 390 is configured to form the branch portion that supports the growth of the climbing vine, here the climbing vine can be in the shape of a bougainvillea, or any other desired climbing vine.

[0275] With respect to the above Figures 15B to 15I With respect to all of the two-piece electronic jewelry items 377 for pierced ears discussed above, the front piece 378 includes a pin 382, while the back piece 380 includes a corresponding hole 383 that is configured to securely house the pin in a removable manner.

[0276] With respect to Figures 15J to 15P With respect to each of the two-piece electronic jewelry items 387 in FIG. 6, the front piece 388 and the back piece 390 are secured together by a spring hinge assembly 392, thereby forming a clip-on earring.

[0277] As will be appreciated by those skilled in the electrical and mechanical arts in light of the disclosure herein, several suitable means will be apparent for providing electrical current between the front side 388 and the back side 390, e.g., by providing a two-conductor wire in the hinge assembly 392, such that current from a rechargeable battery in one of the pieces can be directed through the wire to power the electronic components provided in the other piece. Alternatively, batteries can be provided in both pieces, or one piece can generate an electromagnetic (EM) field to activate current flow in a coil in the second piece, or otherwise activate or facilitate reception or transmission by the antenna assembly. Still other forms of two-conductor wire can be provided to conduct low voltage current from the front side to the back side through the hinge assembly 392. Nonetheless, further details regarding the provision of any desired two-conductor path from a battery in one piece to components in the other piece through the hinge assembly are considered to expand the scope of the presently intended subject matter of the disclosure, and thus can be submitted as a subject of subsequent disclosure associated with the present disclosure.

[0278] Now, with respect to the subject matter continued herein, reference is next made to Figure 16A , which illustrates a front view of another embodiment of an electronic jewelry box 402 including a front face 404 with an indicator light 406 that projects light into its interior. As with the jewelry box 176 in Figure 4A and Figure 15A , Figures 16A to 16C , the box 402 includes a hinged lid 408, a bottom 410, and four side walls 412, including a front side wall 412a, a back side wall 412b, a left side wall 412c, and a right side wall 412d. Next, Figure 16B illustrates a rear view of the electronic jewelry box 402 in Figure 16A , shown in perspective with a sound box 414 and a control unit or controller 416 removed therefrom. The electronic jewelry box 402 is provided with a first hidden pocket, compartment, or cubby 418 for the sound box 414, and a second hidden pocket, compartment, or cubby 420 for the control unit 416. In this manner, the sound box 414 and the control unit 416 are readily accessible for repair, upgrade, or replacement. Figure 16B A removable tray 422 of a conventional jewelry box is also shown in dashed lines, as well as an electronic charging pad 424 of the type discussed in detail above in Figure 4B and Figure 14B . A plug receptacle or charging port 426 is provided to receive power from a power cord in the usual manner, such that the indicator light 406, the sound box 414, the control unit 416, and the charging pad 424 can be supplied with power as required for their respective functions. Figure 16C are further embodiments in accordance with which Figure 16B similar views are schematically expanded in perspective and demonstrate various additional electronic functions that can be provided by these illuminated electronic jewelry cases. First as shown, a conventional removable jewelry tray 422 is provided with Figure 14A a pearl bracelet 352, which here is not endowed with the electronic functions of the present disclosure and thus is stored on the conventional jewelry tray 422 for use as conventional jewelry in the usual manner. Meanwhile, on the charging plate 424, to further illustrate the functions intended when the electronic jewelry case here is used in conjunction with the electronic jewelry items disclosed and claimed herein in combination and separately, Figure 16C the charging plate 424 again demonstrates Figure 15I a two-piece electronic jewelry item 377g with a unique style of a blooming bougainvillea vine, intended for recharging and subsequent functional use in any of the usage scenarios presented and discussed herein. And, as will be readily understood by those skilled in the relevant art from the disclosure herein, the indicator light 406 can be designed in the form of an electronically controlled projection light, which can project video on the front face 404 of the jewelry case 402.

[0279] To clarify the illustration of Figures 16A to 16C the electronic jewelry case 402 in the front face 404 includes as a structural element a front side wall 412a, and any electronic and lighting elements that can be integrated therewith, in order to provide a lively or dynamic light show or light presentation, wherein any inclusion refers to the activation of indicator lights that not only provide a pleasing, soothing visual experience from an artistic point of view (which experience can be enhanced by corresponding soothing sounds, including sounds in the form of speech), but also this light activation has the additional function as a communication tool, which can indicate the status of electronic items placed within the case, or other when the case is powered on. As for the sound emanating from the sound box 414, pre-recorded phrases such as "your jewelry case is powered on" or "your favorite pair of earrings is fully charged" can be included as additional dynamic effects and functions according to the needs of certain market segments. Further technical details of providing such sound functions are beyond the scope of the present disclosure and thus can be submitted as a subject of subsequent disclosure associated therewith.

[0280] Thus, referring to Figures 16A to 16CFurther provided herein is a jewelry case 402 for collectively charging jewelry items each having a networking alert function and equipped with a rechargeable battery supporting the same, where the jewelry case 402 includes side walls 412, a bottom 410, and a top 408, the top 408 being openable and closable relative to the side walls 412, one of the side walls being a back side wall 412b relative to the opening and closing of the top 408, the side walls 412, the bottom 410, and the top 408 forming the jewelry case 402. The jewelry case 402 further includes a charging panel 424 disposed in association with the bottom of the case, and a charging port or plug receptacle 426 implemented in the back side wall 412b of the case 402. In addition, the case 402 includes at least one indicator light 406 implemented to indicate when the charging port 426 is powered, and / or when the rechargeable battery of a corresponding electronic jewelry item (e.g., 377g) has been charged after the jewelry item has been placed in the case. In some embodiments, the at least one indicator light 406 includes a plurality of indicator lights 406. A first number of the plurality of indicator lights 406 can then emit a first color of visible light, and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights 406 can emit a second color of visible light, as desired. The first number of colored lights 406 can be one, two, or more than two, and the second number of colored lights 406 can also be one, two, or more than two, as desired for illumination of the case 402. In any of these embodiments, the first color can be emitted when the charging port is powered, and the second color can be emitted when the rechargeable battery of a corresponding jewelry item (e.g., 377g) placed in the case 402 is charged to a predetermined level of charge. In some preferred embodiments described above, the side walls 412 are translucent, and the first color of indicator lights 406 are integrally formed with at least one of the side walls, and similarly, the second color of indicator lights can be integrally formed with at least one of the side walls when the side walls 412 are translucent, as described above. Figure 16AAs shown in the front face 404, the first color of indicator light 406 can be integrally formed with two or more of the side walls 412, and similarly, the second color of indicator light 406 can be integrally formed with two or more of the side walls 412. In view of these various options for our electronic jewelry box 402, a variety of arrangements can be provided, such as the first color of indicator light 406 and the second color of indicator light 406 being arranged in an alternating sequence along one, two, or more of the side walls, or the second color of indicator light 406 and the first color of indicator light 406 being arranged in an alternating sequence along one, two, or more of the side walls. In any of these embodiments described above, the indicator lights 406 can be comprised of light emitting diodes. As shown, the first and second colors of visible light can be selected from a variety of different colors provided by a controller 416 associated with a power cord associated with a charging port 426 disposed in the back side 412b of the box, or the first and second colors of visible light can be selected from a variety of different colors provided by a controller 416 integrated with the box 402, such as in a small storage compartment or hidden pocket 420 in the bottom 410 of the box. Thus, with the introduction of the controller 416, a variety of light shows can be projected on the front face 404 of the box 402, thereby giving the box a lively and dynamic feel. With respect to this aspect of the present application, the second color of indicator light 406 can be projected in a repeating pattern, such as a repeating pattern that can be projected like a fountain pattern, or a repeating pattern that can be projected like a blooming fireworks pattern. In any of the more specific embodiments of the electronic jewelry box 402 described above, an additional feature of sound can be desired, which is also provided herein. Thus, to accomplish this, as discussed above, a sound box 414 is further provided, such as to play a selected sound clip when the second color is emitted. And in a further dynamic embodiment thereof, the controller 416 or sound box 414 working in conjunction therewith can be equipped with a video card to play a selected video clip when the second color is emitted, projected onto the front face 404, or at any other programmed time, such as when the user of the box is ready for sleep for the night. In these embodiments, the controller 416 can project any of the repeating patterns in a random order, and in a preferred embodiment, any of these projected repeating patterns can be projected in a slow, smooth movement to help induce a calming feeling after a busy day of activities to sleep at night.

[0281] Figure 16A 、 16BThe electronic jewelry box 402 in 16C can be made of any desired translucent and formable material that can be manufactured with a sheet material; or alternatively, for certain niche markets that can be interested in this, the box 402 is more preferably carved out of a natural stone material such as Onyx, Alabaster, or a marble from the Makrana type in India, and further preferably, can include some selected and set gemstones or semi-precious stones, as is well known by the skilled stone carvers who have been using these materials for centuries. In any of these stone carving embodiments, if desired, the stone container can be gold plated to impart further unique features to each such stone container made in these methods as exemplified in the methods discussed in detail below in connection with Figure 31A to 31C, Figure 32A to 32C, Figures 43A to 43C , Figures 47A to 47C and Figures 48A to 48C discussed in detail below in connection with Figures 24A to 24C , Figures 25A to 25C and Figures 26A to 30H discussed in detail below in connection with blown glass lighting charging containers.

[0282] But before continuing with the detailed discussion of our methods of making blown glass and carved stone lighting charging containers for electronic jewelry and mobile phones, the reader is next invited to focus on the following disclosure regarding our system level components and various usage scenarios associated therewith in accordance with the further teachings herein.

[0283] Reference is now made to Figure 17A , which illustrates perspective views of the above electronic jewelry items with networking functionality in accordance with the teachings herein, again illustrated for purposes of example, including Figure 3B the ring assembly 156 in 16, Figure 8 and Figure 10A the butterfly shaped finished clasp assembly 215 in 17, Figure 12B the finished teardrop shaped earring 284 in 18, Figure 13D the finished electronic jewelry item 330a configured as a semi-spherical clip-on pearl earring in 19, Figure 14E the bracelet 350 in 20, Figure 15A the electronic earring 374 in 21, and Figure 15Iunique style of two-piece electronic jewelry items 377g. As discussed above, each of these electronic jewelry items includes a receiver or receiver circuit that enables the jewelry item to receive wireless signals from a remote device such as a mobile phone or an electronic bio patch, as discussed above and incorporated herein by reference. And as discussed above in connection with this receiving function, each of these electronic jewelry items further includes a vibrating member that, when activated by a received signal from a remote device, produces a vibrating sensation on the person wearing the jewelry item, as intended. This vibrating sensation then serves as a covert silent alert signal to the person wearing the jewelry item, which alert can be a silent wake-up alarm so that a sleeping partner is not disturbed by a ringing alarm clock, or the vibrating sensation can be a timed notification to take medication, or to call a child at a specific time, or to pick up a child from school after work. Thus, at the system level, these electronic jewelry items can be advantageously used in cooperation with a smart phone such as the exemplary smart phone 428 shown in Figure 17B , which is enabled by a "Life Jewelry" app 430, which app is presently the subject of additional companion disclosure content in connection with this.

[0284] As to its application in the health and wellness area, Figure 17C two of several different types of personal diagnostic devices are illustrated, which can be used in cooperation with a smart phone in Figure 17B , or also directly with Figure 17AThe electronic jewelry items herein are used in conjunction with the electronic devices shown in the figures. One such device is a non-invasive fever-reducing patch 432, discussed in greater detail in co-owned U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 972,657 (entitled “Wearable Patch for Infants,” incorporated by reference herein above), filed February 11, 2020; another such wearable diagnostic device shown is a representative flow-through fluid diagnostic patch 434, discussed in greater detail in co-owned U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 700,981 (entitled “Biopatch with Artificial Capillary Blood Vessels to Provide Continuous Blood Flow”), filed July 20, 2018. Thus, when used in a supportive system infrastructure, the electronic jewelry items herein can interact beneficially with a smartphone and a biopatch. In these health and wellness applications including biopatches, the vibrational sensation of our electronic jewelry items herein can also reach the person wearing the jewelry items as a covert silent alert signal for reporting a detected change in the health or wellness condition of that person or another person wearing a biopatch. In these applications, the detected health condition can be a change in blood glucose level, an elevated body temperature, entry into a fertility window, confirmation of a desired pregnancy, elevated lactate levels in the blood, blood alcohol content, or other such health, wellness or lifestyle aspects of biological or medical conditions disclosed in our various co-assigned biopatch applications and patents (incorporated above and further referenced below).

[0285] Thus, with the foregoing for the purposes of the present disclosure, next described are various use or deployment scenarios for the electronic jewelry items according to the present invention, as shown in the figures, deployed within a supportive wireless communication infrastructure, thereby wirelessly connected with a smartphone, a wearable diagnostic patch, or both a smartphone and a wearable diagnostic patch. Thus, Figure 18 is a perspective view of a person 440 using the electronic jewelry herein, which person initiates activation of the jewelry by interacting with an authorized website to formally register the jewelry items and pair them with the user’s smartphone 428, as mentioned above Figure 17B in the foregoing. As shown, this person 440 is wearing a representative electronic earring 442 of any type discussed above, an electronic nose ring 444 of the type shown in Figure 1C , an electronic ring 446 of the type discussed in Figure 3A and Figure 3B , an electronic bracelet 448 of the type shown in Figures 14A to 14E , and a biopatch 450, which in this case for illustrative purposes can be a human fertility patch.

[0286] Thus, once the above-described devices are formally registered and activated, next see Figure 19, which illustrates a perspective view of a use scenario here, representing various nighttime applications that a user 440 of an electronic jewelry device here can employ, deployed in a dedicated network that includes a personal smartphone 428, a bio patch 450, or both the smartphone 428 and the bio patch 450. For example, the nose ring 444 can detect snoring, send a signal to the smartphone 428, which in turn sends a signal to the bed, which then adjusts to gently guide the person sleeping to a different sleeping position to reduce snoring, so that the person’s partner sleeping next to them is not disturbed by the snoring, while the person 440 can continue to sleep. Further technical details related to such snoring applications and related electronic and mechanical devices are provided in the above-referenced commonly owned and incorporated U.S. Publication No. 2020 / 0345533 (entitled “Wearable Patch for Reducing Snoring Behavior”), which is based on U.S. Application No. 16 / 864,863, filed May 1, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 842,472, filed May 2, 2019, and thus these snoring application technical details need not be repeated here.

[0287] Figure 19 Another nighttime application illustrated in FIG. 1 is our silent wake-up alarm. Thus, in such an alarm application, the smartphone 428 sets an alarm time, e.g., 6:00 AM, to start the day, and then at the set time, the smartphone 428 sends a wireless signal to the earpiece 442, the nose ring 444, and / or the ring 446, which, when received by the jewelry item, causes the jewelry item to vibrate, thereby gently waking up the person 440 sleeping without the noise of the alarm clock ringing, which can otherwise disturb the person’s partner next to them who wants to sleep in the morning. Further technical details related to such silent alarm wake-up applications and related electronic and mechanical devices are provided in the above-referenced commonly owned and incorporated U.S. Patent No. 10,603,463 (entitled “Personal Wake-Up Alarm Patch”), which is based on U.S. Application No. 16 / 049,759, filed July 30, 2018, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 540,126, filed August 2, 2017, and thus these silent alarm wake-up technical details need not be repeated here.

[0288] Figure 19Another nighttime application showcased is our human fertility patch. In this application, the biopatch 450 is configured to detect ovulation-related changes in female hormones as an indicator of fertility, within a window of only 12 to 24 hours regarding the availability of fertilization opportunities. Thus, as a mature egg moves from the ovary along the fallopian tube to a suitable location for fertilization, the biopatch 450 detects the associated hormones. Once detected, the biopatch 450 sends a wireless signal to a mobile phone 428, which then immediately sends a wireless signal to earrings 442, a nose ring 444, and / or a ring 446. When the jewelry receives this signal, it vibrates, waking the sleeping person 440 so she can take any desired steps to achieve conception and fertilization. Further details relating to such human reproductive applications, including the associated devices and methods, are provided in our currently unfiled public document file number LPCH-17118-PROV (titled "Human Reproduction and Pregnancy Biopatch, Including Personal Computing Device and Related Methods, Procedures and Medical Protocols", dated July 10, 2017, signed by the inventors), which will not be presented here as the document has not been filed and has not been otherwise published. However, for our readers who may be interested in reproductive applications related to the aforementioned human applications, please note the co-assigned UK patent number GB2585577 (titled "Biopatch for Detecting Cow Fertility and Related Methods"), granted on December 7, 2022. This patent corresponds to the international application PCT / US2019 / 018375 filed on February 17, 2019, which entered the UK national phase and enjoys priority to US Provisional Application 62 / 631,645 filed on February 17, 2018.

[0289] Finally, Figure 19 The figure shows the subject matter of a charging container 452 according to a further aspect of the invention disclosed herein, which is consistent with what we will discuss below. Figures 24A to 24C , Figures 25A to 25C as well as Figures 26A to 30D A detailed discussion of our blown glass lighting charging containers, and our work in conjunction with the following... Figure 31A Up to 31C, Figure 32A Up to 32C Figures 43A to 43C , Figures 47A to 47C as well as Figures 48A to 48C This discussion covers the methods used to create carved stone containers with blown glass.

[0290] However, we will continue to use electronic jewelry deployed on active wireless networks. Figure 20is a perspective view showing another use scenario for these inventions, presenting a specific nighttime application in which a first person is wearing the electronic jewelry device enabled here, while a second person is wearing a biopatch. Thus, in Figure 20 the scene is set, first by presenting a home life network arrangement 454, which includes a first room, such as a nursery 456 for a baby, and a second room, such as a bedroom for the baby's mother. In this scenario as shown, the person 440 who is sleeping can be taken as the mother of the baby 456 who is sleeping. Next, in room 2 of this scenario as shown, one of our carved stone or blown glass charging receptacles 452 is placed on the nightstand, charging safely the mother's cell phone 428, which is lying flat on the bottom of the charging receptacle 452 as shown. At the same time, in room 1, the sleeping baby 456 is wearing a baby fever patch 432 of the type discussed above in Figure 17C . Now finally to set the scene in room 2, the sleeping mother 440 is wearing an electronic earring 442, an electronic nose ring 444, an electronic ring 446, and an electronic bracelet 448, all of the type discussed above. Thus, under this arrangement, if the sleeping baby 456 starts to get a fever, the fever patch 432 will detect this and send a wireless signal to the mother's cell phone 428, which will in turn immediately send a wireless signal to the earring 442, the nose ring 444, the ring 446, and / or the bracelet 448, which when received by the jewelry items will cause them to vibrate, thereby waking the sleeping mother 440, so that she can take whatever steps are desired to care for her baby. Finally, as to the room configuration of the network system, room 1 can be equipped with a signal booster 458, which thereby receives the signal from the fever patch 432 and relays it to the mother's cell phone 428 in room 2. Alternatively, as presented in Figures 17A to 17C , the fever patch 432 can communicate directly with any of the electronic jewelry items shown, including the earring 442, the nose ring 444, the ring 446, and / or the bracelet 448, in which case the cell phone 428 is not needed as an intermediate node in the network. Thus, in this alternative network configuration, the fever patch 456 communicates with the booster box 458, which then communicates the patch signal directly to the jewelry items to activate them, thereby producing the above-discussed vibrating sensation on the sleeping mother.

[0291] Figure 21is a perspective view of yet another use scenario of these inventions, showing a daytime application in which a first person wears the electronic jewelry apparatus enabled herein, while a second person wears a biopatch. In this scenario, there is a networked arrangement 460 of a home and a remote location, including a baby's room and a remote location, which can be, for example, an employer's office or a coffee shop. In Figure 21 the arrangement 460, the baby's room scenario is the same as room 1 in Figure 20 , while the person 440, again here the mother of the baby 456, is depicted as working at a table in a small restaurant, which can be a coffee shop or an employer's office, such as an employee cafeteria. And, as in the scenario of room 2 in Figure 20 , the mother 440 at the small restaurant table is shown wearing the networked electronic earrings 442, nose ring 444, ring 446, and bracelet 448, and she has her trusty cell phone 428 with a full charge of power at hand on the table. Thus, in this scenario, as in the above case, if the baby 456, who is sleeping, starts to have a fever, the fever patch 432 will detect this and send a wireless signal to the mother's cell phone 428, which will in turn send a wireless signal to the earrings 442, nose ring 444, ring 446, and / or bracelet 448, which, upon receiving the signal, will vibrate, thereby attracting the mother's attention to her baby, so that she can take whatever steps are desired to care for her child. And here, with respect to the room configuration of the network system, the baby's room can be equipped with a signal booster 458, which thus receives the signal from the fever patch 432 and relays it to the mother's cell phone 428 at the remote location.

[0292] The modern daily life is filled with constant bombardment of video images and electronic sounds, beeping, chirping, or buzzing, from various electronic devices, so our sensory perception of this can be dulled, become desensitized, distracted, or otherwise shielded so that we can focus on the task at hand. In addition, the average person can receive hundreds of emails and text messages per day. Thus, in such a busy or information-overloaded communication environment, our vibrating electronic jewelry provides a completely different form of sensory communication that is easily truly distinguishable from the usual text communication experience of electronic devices and video screens that we are immersed in daily (received through tired eyes and ears as the busy workday progresses). Thus, to the advantage here, the person 440 can configure his or her electronic jewelry to receive only certain priority signals, or even only one type of priority signal, such as a distress signal from a child's bio patch or other wearable communication device. In this way, if the person 440's earrings or bracelet vibrate, they will immediately know through a different sensory perception (i.e., the skin feeling the vibrating touch, rather than the overloaded visual and auditory information received through the eyes and ears) that the skin-touch vibrating sensation produced by our electronic jewelry is uniquely caused by a signal from their child, or the signal can also come from another person they care about, such as the life partner discussed above in the Figure 19 human procreation scenario, with whom they desire to conceive a child. Also, another advantage of this skin-touch vibrating communication provided by our electronic jewelry is that it is imperceptible to other people who can be in the vicinity, so this vibrating touch is received in a private and covert manner, without being as noticeable as a person scrolling through text messages or emails on a cell phone while they can need to concentrate elsewhere, or without needing to wear earbuds or a single earbud while working during a meeting with colleagues. In addition, the electronic jewelry here can be considered to have a great advantage over other electronic communication devices, because this jewelry is an attractive personal fashion display item that can be considered more appropriate in certain situations, such as at a movie theater, attending a religious ceremony, or attending a performing arts event such as a Broadway show or a symphony orchestra performance, and this electronic jewelry can also be better matched with the dress code that can be required in these events.

[0293] Thus, given the above-described skin-touch vibration sensation generated by our electronic jewelry, as a method of silent and covert sensory communication or notification enabled by a local communication network, the electronic jewelry item herein can easily be extended to a more wide-area network use scenario that leverages the existing global telecommunication infrastructure. As such and in relation thereto, one inventor herein and certain other co-inventors provide a post-pandemic era school building that employs new health and wellness methods, devices, and systems within a traditional modern school building to enable school-aged children to continue in-person classes at school during a pandemic so that their educational development is not adversely impacted as significantly as it would be by some remote learning policies that were forced upon the world during the global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2023. These health and wellness methods, devices, and systems for a school building are fully disclosed in commonly assigned PCT International Publication No. WO 2021 / 163341 (entitled “Diagnostic Patches and Bracelets for Promoting Individual and Community Health, Including Related Processes, Methods, and Systems”), filed as International Application No. PCT / US2021 / 017679 on February 11, 2021, which is incorporated herein to provide technical background for the next use scenario of the electronic jewelry item discussed in our above Figures 1A to 17A .

[0294] Thus, with the above-published patent application as technical background, Figure 22 a scenario setting is presented that illustrates yet another use application of the network-enabled electronic jewelry devices 461 of the inventions herein, illustrating how a first person like a parent can deploy these devices for the health, safety, and well-being of a child during school hours. First, set the scenario, a school building 462 is provided with a health and wellness station 464 that includes a secure medical server 466. When a child is registered at school, the parent’s phone 428 used in the scenario above Figures 18 to 21 is registered with the school herein, thereby being allowed to connect to a secure broadcast system 468 in a secure manner. Next, at the system module 470, the child in class is equipped with a bio patch like the fever-reducing patch 432 discussed above Figure 17C in the scenario above. Then, during school hours, if the child develops a fever, the fever-reducing patch 432 reports the elevated body temperature to the school medical server 466, which in turn relays the student’s information packet to the broadcast system 468, which then sends a wireless communication signal including the information packet to the parent’s phone 428 in a secure manner, just like in the scenario above Figures 18 to 21In the scenario of a child in school with a fever, the cell phone 428 would send a wireless signal to the jewelry item 461, which would then vibrate, providing a silent and covert alert notification to the person wearing the jewelry item, who in this scenario is the parent of the child in school with a fever, who can take any desired steps to care for their child when the parent feels the vibration. And as in the above case, the jewelry item 461 can be in the form of any of the electronic jewelry items herein, such as Figure 3B the ring assembly 156 in Figure 8 and Figure 10A the butterfly-shaped finished clasp assembly 215 in Figure 12B the finished teardrop-shaped earring 284 in Figure 13D the finished electronic jewelry item 330a in Figure 14E the bracelet 350 in Figure 15A the electronic earring 374, and the uniquely styled two-piece electronic jewelry item 377g discussed above in connection with Figure 17A and further discussed above in connection with Figure 15I .

[0295] Thus, in general, with respect to the electronic jewelry item in Figure 17A , since it can be deployed in any of the usage scenarios of Figures 18 to 22 , there is provided herein a networked jewelry piece, such as any of the jewelry items 156, 215, 284, 330a, 350, 374, 377, which generally includes: i) a body portion intended to be worn in display by its user 440, the body portion including a front piece and / or a back piece of our two-piece electronic jewelry item; ii) a vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the vibrating member being positioned in a fixed manner relative to the body portion so that the user 440 can feel the vibration when the vibrating member vibrates in the predetermined manner; and iii) a receiver component implemented in association with the body portion to form a wearable assembly capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device, so that when the remote device sends a corresponding activation signal to the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user 440 of the wearable assembly. Thus, the above networked jewelry piece can be deployed in a system for personal notification, which includes the jewelry item, where the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with the user 440 of the wearable assembly, or where the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by the user 440 of the wearable assembly, when worn in a beneficial use in accordance with the teachings herein. There is also provided herein a system for second-party notification, where the above networked jewelry piece is worn by a first person 440, and the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0296] Similar to the above, for example, for a needle-dong type of networked jewelry item such as 284, 374 and 377, there are more specific embodiments, for example including: i) a main body portion or front side piece intended for display wearing by its user 440, the main body portion or front side piece being provided with a needle; ii) a clasp component or back side piece implemented to be connected with the needle of the main body portion or front side piece in a secure manner and to be separable from the needle when desired by the user 440; iii) a vibration member assembled fixedly with the clasp component or back side piece, the vibration member being implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and iv) a receiver component assembled fixedly with the vibration member and with the clasp component to form a wearable assembly with the main body portion or front side piece, the wearable assembly thereby being capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibration member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to the user 440 of the wearable assembly. And in connection therewith, like the above, further provided is a system for personal notification, the system including such a networked electronic jewelry item, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with the user 440 of the wearable assembly, or wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by the user 440 of the wearable assembly. In various alternative system implementations, provided is a system for second party notification, the system including the above needle type of networked jewelry item worn by a first person 440, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0297] And, further in connection with Figures 17A to 22The general discussion above, as further supported and described above, also provides a networked jewelry piece, such as 284 or 377, that includes: i) a body portion or front piece intended for display worn by a user 440, the body portion or front piece having a pin; ii) a clasp component or back piece for secure connection with the pin of the body portion or front piece and for secure disconnection from the pin when desired by the user 440; iii) a vibrating member assembled fixedly with the body portion or front piece, the vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and iv) a receiver component assembled fixedly with the body portion or front piece to form a wearable assembly with the clasp component or back piece, the wearable assembly thereby capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to the user 440 when the wearable assembly is worn by the user 440. Here, also related thereto, there is further provided a system for personal notification that includes such a networked jewelry piece, where the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with the user 440 of the wearable assembly, or the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by the user 440 of the wearable assembly. And, as further extended above, there is provided a system for second-party notification that includes such a networked jewelry piece worn by a first person 440, where the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0298] And, further in accordance with the subject matter related to the present disclosure, in view of Figure 15BIn relation to the discussion of the coaxial needle for conducting current from the front body portion to the back clasp component, more specifically, there is provided a networked jewelry piece comprising: i) a body portion intended for display worn by a user 440, the body portion having a needle; ii) a rechargeable battery implemented within the body portion and electrically connected to the needle of the body portion; iii) a clasp component implemented to be connected to the needle of the body portion in a secure manner and to be disconnected from the needle when desired by the user 440; iv) a vibrating member fixedly associated with the clasp component, the vibrating member being implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the clasp component and the vibrating member forming a vibrating clasp; and v) a receiver component fixedly associated with the body portion to form a wearable assembly with the vibrating clasp, the wearable assembly thereby being capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the activation signal is received by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to the user 440 of the wearable assembly. And here, there is further provided a system for personal notification, the system comprising the networked jewelry piece described above, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with the user 440 of the wearable assembly, or wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by the user 440 of the wearable assembly. And in an extension thereof, there is further provided a system for second-party notification, the system comprising the networked jewelry piece worn by a first person 440 described above, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0299] Also, with respect to these aspects of the application, there is also provided in the alternative a networked jewelry piece comprising: i) a body portion intended for display worn by a user 440, the body portion having a pin; ii) a clasp component implemented to be connected in a secure manner with the pin of the body portion and to be disconnected from the pin when desired by the user 440; iii) a vibrating member fixedly associated with the body portion, the vibrating member being implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the body portion and the vibrating member forming a vibrating body; and iv) a receiver component fixedly associated with the clasp component to form with the vibrating body a wearable assembly, the wearable assembly thereby being capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to the user 440 of the wearable assembly. There is then provided here, as in the above case, in conjunction, a system for personal notification, the system comprising a networked jewelry piece of this type, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with the user 440 of the wearable assembly, or in the alternative in this system, the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by the user 440 of the wearable assembly. There is then provided as an extension thereof, a system for second party notification, the system comprising this particular networked jewelry piece worn by a first person 440, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person 456, 470.

[0300] Finally, with respect to the present Figures 17A to 22In terms of the specific subject matter, as supported by the above discussion and the other figures provided, there is provided a networked jewelry piece comprising: i) a body portion having at least a portion of its back surface comprising a flat area; ii) a vibrating member having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, said vibrating member being implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; iii) an adhesive applied to said first surface of said vibrating member, thereby attaching to the flat area of the back surface of the body portion; and iv) a receiver component assembled and fixed together with said body portion, thereby forming a wearable jewelry assembly, said receiver component being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that when said receiver component receives said activation signal, said vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user 440 wearing said wearable jewelry assembly. And here, as a corollary, there is also provided a system for personal notification comprising this particular networked jewelry piece, wherein the remote device is a smartphone 428 associated with the user 440 of the wearable jewelry assembly, or wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by the user 440 of the wearable jewelry assembly. And here, as an extension, there is further provided a system for second-party notification comprising this particular networked jewelry piece worn by a first person 440, wherein the remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch 432, 434 worn by a second person, such as the baby 456 discussed in Figure 20 and Figure 21 or the school child discussed in connection with the system module 470 of Figure 22 .

[0301] Now taking a step back from the above direction, it can be generally stated that modern smartphones have become ubiquitous everyday tools, in addition to their functions of taking pictures, listening to music, sending and receiving SMS and email, searching the internet, and of course making phone calls, they also enable remote control of various different home electrical systems. Currently, such home systems include, for example, lawn irrigation systems, front door monitoring systems, door lock systems, indoor and outdoor home lighting systems, home heating systems, and developing systems in the automotive industry related to the everyday use of motor vehicles, such as electric cars and their charging systems. Thus, in line with this development trend, Figure 23 is the jewelry box 402 of Figure 16C and Figure 17BFig. 57 is a diagrammatic illustration of the smartphone 428 in interaction with the electronic jewelry case 402, the smartphone 428 including the "LifeJewels" application 430 therein. As shown, in this embodiment the controller 416 is operatively connected to the speaker 414, and is also equipped with an electronic circuit board or communication module 472 which enables the functions in the controller 416 connected to the speaker 414 to be accessed remotely by the smartphone 428. Thus, the "LifeJewels" application 430 in this embodiment includes further functionality enabling the smartphone 428 to interact remotely with the electronic jewelry case 402 in various useful ways, as will be discussed in more detail below in connection with Figs. 57 and 58. The specific technical details of the module 472 and application 430 enhancements for interaction with our electronic jewelry case 402 are beyond the intended scope of this disclosure, and are therefore more appropriately set forth in the companion disclosure documents filed in connection herewith.

[0302] Next, reference is made to Figure 24A , 24B and 24C, which when taken together present a flow chart illustrating the method steps for making a glass jewelry container according to further aspects of the present application, while Figure 25A , 25B and 25C illustrate a series of corresponding perspective views illustrating each of the method steps in Figure 24A , 24B and 24C.

[0303] Thus, reference is now made to Figure 24A and in conjunction with Figure 25A, the first step presented is step 480, which provides a desired blown glass mold having a plurality of sides and a bottom. Here, a five-piece mold 482 is selected, which includes a bottom panel or plate 484 and four side panels or plates 486, 488, 490 and 492, as shown, each of which is configured to widen outwardly as it extends upwardly from the bottom plate 484 to an open top. At step 494, a molten glass of a desired type and color is prepared, and at step 498, a first layer of glass is blown into the mold 482 by using a conventional blown glass tube or blowpipe 496. Next, at step 500, light emitting elements 502 and 504 are applied to the first layer of glass. Here, preferably, the first layer of glass is still in a semi-soft state so that the light emitting elements 502 and 504 can be pressed into the first layer of glass. As illustratively shown, the light emitting elements 502 are LED light strips that include three light sources or indicator lights 503 numbered 1, 2 and 3, while the light emitting elements 504, as illustratively shown, include a bundle of optical fibers 504 that include individual optical fibers 505 that can be bundled together at one end to form an input end 504a, and at the other end of the bundle of optical fibers 504, the individual optical fibers are loose and free so that they can be placed as desired to form an output end 504b of the bundle of optical fibers 504 as shown and discussed in further detail below. Here, the indicator lights 503 can function in a similar manner as the indicator lights 174 provided in the electronic charging cases and boxes 165 and 372 discussed in detail above Figures 4A to 4M-2 and Figure 15A with the electronic jewelry cases 402 discussed above in connection with Figures 16A to 16C the use of conventional and electronic jewelry, and thus, the discussion of this functionality with respect to the indicator lights 503 need not be repeated here.

[0304] Next provided in this method of manufacture as a power input article is an electronic circuit housing or electronic component housing 506 that includes a knock-out or marking 507 that marks the location of a power jack in the housing, which will be discussed in further detail below. The electronic components provided in the housing 506 can have any desired functionality, including at least electronic functionality for controlling at least the light emitting elements 502 and 504, and for providing operability to a charging pad provided therein for recharging personal electronic articles such as smartphones and electronic jewelry. The type of charging pad provided therein is of the type discussed in detail above in connection with Figure 4B 、 Figure 16B and Figure 16C as implemented in all of the various embodiments of charging cases and electronic jewelry cases herein, such as implemented in the embodiments discussed above in Figure 2A and Figure 2B 、 Figure 3A and Figure 3B Figures 4A to 4M-2 Figure 13A Figure 13B Figure 13C Figure 13D Figures 14B to 14F Figure 15A Figures 16A to 16C Figure 23 as discussed above and as further discussed below, and which are included in our blown glass and carved stone lighting charging receptacles for smart phones and electronic jewelry. As discussed above, the electronic component manufacturers who work with traditional jewelry manufacturers to provide the electronic jewelry items herein can also be suitable to work with the inventive artisans who design and make these blown glass and carved stone receptacles. Therefore, the specific technical details of the electronic circuitry provided in the housing 506 are considered to be outside the intended scope of this disclosure and will be provided in the companion disclosure document that can be filed in conjunction with this one.

[0305] Therefore, upon receipt of the electronic component housing 506 from the electronic component manufacturer, or prior thereto, the electronic component housing 506 can be subjected to a full functional test and certification prior to being inventoried as an input item for the present method.

[0306] Now moving on to the next step 508 in Figure 24A , the housing 506 is mounted to the first layer of blown glass, and then in step 510, the housing is electrically connected to the light emitting components 502 and 504. At this point, if desired, the electronic components and lights can be tested prior to moving on to the next step. As in the case above, the first layer of glass can still be soft when the housing 506 is placed on the first layer of glass, or it can be in a more cooled, more solid state. Then in step 512, a second layer of glass is blown into the mold 482, thereby encapsulating the housing 506 and the lighting components 502 and 504 between the two layers of glass. Then, during any of the steps above or subsequent to these steps, next according to Figure 24B Figure 25B , the mold 482 can be placed in the oven 516 in order to heat or cool the items within the mold as desired at this point in the present method, to avoid glass cracking, to facilitate annealing, to slowly change from a higher temperature to a lower temperature for further processing, to slowly change from a lower temperature to a higher temperature for further processing, or to more quickly cool or heat the glass in order to create a crackle effect in one or both layers of glass, as all of these are well known in the art of creative blown glass technology, but as with the electronic components herein, can not be known or included in traditional hand-held items.

[0307] Now continuing to refer to Figure 24B and​​​​​​​​​​ Figure 25B In step 520, mold 482 is removed from oven 516, and molding block 522 is placed into the mold, positioned on the inner surface of the second layer of glass, and gently pressed in and against it to give the interior of the glass container being formed a final desired shape. Molding block 522 is important here for at least two main reasons; first, molding block 522 shapes the interior of the glass container, allowing for more precise dimensional tolerances, thus better ensuring that manufactured inserts such as jewelry trays or compartment dividers fit as intended; second, in terms of its importance in this method, molding block 522 provides structural support for the glass container within the mold during further processing and final cooling to room temperature for solidification. Then, also as shown in step 520, this temporarily assembled assembly with the molding block placed on the glass within the mold is now inverted and placed on the top surface of worktable 524. Next, to provide our blown glass container with both attractive and functional support, in step 526, while the container is removed from oven 516 and is at the desired temperature for further processing, the base plate 484 of the mold is removed to expose the outer surface of the bottom 528 of the glass container. Meanwhile, at this processing stage, the side plates 486, 488, 490, and 492 remain connected to each other and abut against the blown glass on the sides, providing lateral support to the corresponding glass sidewalls of the container while still resting against the forming block 522 located below the container on worktable 524. Figure 25B The schematic diagram of this stage of the method is shown below. Therefore, in step 530, while the side plates 486, 488, 490, and 492 continue to provide lateral support for the assembly, the semi-molten glass sphere 532 can be placed on the exposed glass bottom 528. Here, the glass container can be allowed to begin cooling, thus initiating its pro...

Claims

1. A first method of retrofitting an existing piece of jewelry for network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; providing a receiver associated with the vibrating member, the receiver implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; and assembling the vibrating member and the receiver with the existing piece of jewelry to form a wearable assembly, such that when the remote device sends a corresponding activation signal to the receiver, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly.

2. A second method of retrofitting an existing piece of jewelry for network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: evaluating a corresponding existing piece of jewelry for suitability with a desired network functionality; disassembling the corresponding existing piece of jewelry into separate elements upon determining its suitability with the desired network functionality; providing a vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; providing a receiver associated with the vibrating member, the receiver implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; and assembling the vibrating member, the receiver, and at least some of the separate elements of the existing piece of jewelry together to form a wearable assembly, such that when the remote device sends a corresponding activation signal to the receiver, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable assembly.

3. A networked fastening assembly for use with an existing piece of jewelry having a pin, the networked fastening assembly comprising: a clasp component implemented to engage the pin of the existing piece of jewelry in a secure manner and to disengage from the pin when desired by a user; a vibrating member fixedly assembled with the clasp component and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and a receiver component fixedly assembled with the vibrating member and with the clasp component, the receiver component implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the assembly when engaged with the pin of the existing piece of jewelry. The pin of the existing piece of jewelry is secured through a body piercing of a user.

4. The networked fastening assembly of Claim 3, wherein, The pin of the existing piece of jewelry is secured through clothing worn by a user.

5. The networked fastening assembly of Claim 3, wherein, 6. A networked alert assembly for use with an existing piece of jewelry having a back, the networked alert assembly comprising: a vibrating member having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, the vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; an adhesive layer applied to the first surface of the vibrating member, implemented to attach to the back of a corresponding existing piece of jewelry; and a receiver component fixedly assembled with the second surface of the vibrating member, the receiver component implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device, such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the corresponding existing piece of jewelry when the networked alert assembly is attached thereto by applying the adhesive layer to its back.

7. A networked alert assembly for use with an existing piece of jewelry having a back, the networked alert assembly comprising: ​ ​ a receiver component having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, the receiver component being implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device; an adhesive layer applied to the first surface of the receiver component and implemented to attach to a back surface of a corresponding existing jewelry piece; and a vibrating member fixedly assembled with the second surface of the receiver component and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing a warning to a user wearing the corresponding existing jewelry piece when the networked alerting assembly is attached thereto by applying the adhesive layer to a back surface thereof.

8. A jewelry case for charging a collection of jewelry items, each jewelry item having a networked alerting function and a rechargeable battery supporting the same, the jewelry case comprising: a side wall, a bottom and a top, the top being implemented to open and close with respect to the side wall, wherein one side wall is a back side wall associated with the top opening and closing function, the side wall, the bottom and the top being implemented to form a box; a charging board located in association with the bottom of the box; a charging port located in the back side wall of the box; and at least one indicator light implemented to indicate when the charging port is powered and when the rechargeable battery of a corresponding jewelry item having a networked alerting function is charged after the corresponding jewelry item is placed in the box.

9. The jewel case of claim 8, wherein, The at least one indicator light comprises a plurality of indicator lights.

10. The jewelry box of claim 9, wherein, A first number of the plurality of indicator lights emit a first color of visible light and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights emit a second color of visible light.

11. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein, The first number is one or two.

12. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein, The second number is one or two.

13. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein, The first number is greater than two.

14. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein, The second number is greater than two.

15. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein, The first color is emitted when the charging port is powered.

16. The jewelry box of claim 10, wherein, The second color is emitted when the rechargeable battery of a corresponding jewelry item placed in the box is charged to a predetermined level of charge.

17. The jewelry box of claim 15, wherein, The side wall is translucent and the indicator light of the first color is integrally formed with at least one side wall.

18. The jewelry box of claim 16, wherein, The side wall is translucent and the indicator light of the second color is integrally formed with at least one side wall.

19. The jewelry box of claim 17, wherein, The indicator light of the first color is integrally formed with two or more side walls.

20. The jewelry box of claim 18, wherein, The indicator light of the second color is integrally formed with two or more side walls.

21. The jewelry box of claim 19, wherein, The indicator light of the first color and the indicator light of the second color are arranged alternately along two or more side walls.

22. The jewelry box of claim 20, wherein, The indicator light of the second color and the indicator light of the first color are arranged alternately along two or more side walls.

23. The jewel case of any one of claims 10 to 22, wherein, The indicator lights are formed by light emitting diodes.

24. The jewelry box of claim 23, wherein, The first and second colors of visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller associated with a power cord implemented in association with the charging port in the back side of the box.

25. The jewelry box of claim 23, wherein, The first and second colors of visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated in association with the bottom of the box.

26. The jewelry box of claim 18, wherein, The indicator light of the second color emits light in a repeating pattern.

27. The jewelry box of claim 26, wherein, The repeating pattern projects a fountain pattern.

28. The jewelry box of claim 26, wherein, The repeating pattern projects a firework explosion pattern.

29. The jewelry box of any one of claims 16 to 28, further comprising a sound box that plays a selected sound clip when the second color is emitted.

30. The jewelry box of any one of claims 16 to 29, further comprising a video card that plays a selected video clip when the second color is emitted.

31. The jewelry box of any one of claims 26 to 28, further comprising a controller that projects the repeating pattern in a random order.

32. The jewelry box of any one of claims 26 to 28, further comprising a controller that projects the repeating pattern in a smooth moving manner.

33. A networked jewelry piece comprising: a body portion intended for display by a user thereof; a vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner and positioned in a fixed manner relative to the body portion such that the user can feel the vibrations when the vibrating member vibrates in the predetermined manner; and a receiver component implemented in association with the body portion to form a wearable assembly capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device such that when the remote device sends a corresponding activation signal to the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user of the wearable assembly. The remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

34. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 33, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

35. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 33, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

36. A second party notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 33 worn by a first person, wherein, 37. A networked jewelry piece comprising: a body portion intended for display by a user thereof, the body portion having a needle; a clasp component implemented to engage the needle of the body portion in a secure manner and to disengage from the needle when needed by the user thereof; a vibrating member fixedly assembled with the clasp component and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; a receiver component fixedly assembled with the vibrating member and with the clasp component to form a wearable assembly with the body portion, the wearable assembly thereby capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user of the wearable assembly. The remote device is a smartphone associated with the user of the wearable assembly.

38. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 37, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by the user of the wearable assembly.

39. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 37, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

40. A second party notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 37 worn by a first person, wherein, 41. A networked jewelry piece comprising: a body portion intended for display by a user thereof, the body portion having a needle; a clasp component implemented to engage the needle of the body portion in a secure manner and to disengage from the needle when needed by the user thereof; a vibrating member fixedly assembled with the body portion and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; and a receiver component fixedly assembled with the body portion to form a wearable assembly with the clasp component, the wearable assembly thereby capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device such that when the receiver component receives the activation signal, the vibrating member vibrates to provide an alert to the user when wearing the wearable assembly. ​ ​ 42. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 41, wherein, The remote device is a smartphone associated with a user of the wearable component.

43. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 41, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a user of the wearable component.

44. A second party notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 41 worn by a first person, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

45. A networked jewelry piece comprising: a body portion intended for display and wear by a user thereof, the body portion having a pin; a rechargeable battery implemented within the body portion and in electrical engagement with the pin of the body portion; a clasp component implemented to engage the pin of the body portion in a secure manner and to disengage from the pin when desired by a user thereof; a vibrating member secured in association with the clasp component and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the clasp component and the vibrating member forming a vibrating clasp; and a receiver component secured in association with the body portion to form a wearable component with the vibrating clasp, the wearable component thereby capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device such that when the activation signal is received by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable component. The remote device is a smartphone associated with a user of the wearable component.

46. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 45, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a user of the wearable component.

47. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 45, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

48. A second party notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 45 worn by a first person, wherein, 49. A networked jewelry piece comprising: a body portion intended for display and wear by a user thereof, the body portion having a pin; a clasp component implemented to engage the pin of the body portion in a secure manner and to disengage from the pin when desired by a user thereof; a vibrating member secured in association with the body portion and implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner, the body portion and the vibrating member forming a vibrating body; and a receiver component secured in association with the clasp component to form a wearable component with the vibrating body, the wearable component thereby capable of receiving an activation signal from a remote device such that when the activation signal is received by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user of the wearable component. The remote device is a smartphone associated with a user of the wearable component. The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a user of the wearable component.

50. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 49, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

51. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 49, wherein, 53. A networked jewelry piece comprising:

52. A second party notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 49 worn by a first person, wherein, a body portion having a back surface, at least a portion of which comprises a flat area; a vibrating member having a first surface and a second surface opposite thereto, the vibrating member implemented to vibrate in a predetermined manner; an adhesive applied to the first surface of the vibrating member, thereby attaching to the flat area on the back surface of the body portion; and a receiver component secured in assembly with the body portion, thereby forming a wearable jewelry component, the receiver component implemented to receive an activation signal from a remote device such that when the activation signal is received by the receiver component, the vibrating member vibrates, thereby providing an alert to a user wearing the wearable jewelry component. The remote device is a smartphone associated with a user of the wearable component. The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a user of the wearable component. The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

54. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 53, wherein, The remote device is a smartphone associated with a user of the wearable jewelry assembly.

55. A personal notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 53, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a user of the wearable jewelry assembly.

56. A second party notification system comprising the networked jewelry piece of claim 53 worn by a first person, wherein, The remote device is a wearable diagnostic patch worn by a second person.

57. A charging case for a plurality of networked fastening assemblies that are used in conjunction with an existing pin-type jewelry item, the charging case comprising: a side wall (175), a bottom (167), and a top (166) configured to form a case (176); a predetermined number of charging receptacles (170) formed in the top (166) of the case (176), each of the charging receptacles (170) configured to receive a snap-type networked fastening assembly (168) each having a rechargeable battery; a charging component (171) positioned in association with each of the charging receptacles (170); a power port (173) located in a predetermined location in the case (176); and at least one indicator light (174) implemented in association with the case (176) to indicate when the power port (173) is powered or when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a respective snap-type networked fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in a respective charging receptacle (170). The side wall (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a circular case (176a).

58. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a heart-shaped case (176b).

59. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), the top (166), the charging receptacles (170), and the closable lid (177) are configured to form a heart-shaped chocolate candy case (176b).

60. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped case (176c).

61. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a four-leaf clover-shaped case (176).

62. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a kitten-shaped case (176d).

63. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), the top (166), and the closable lid (177) are configured to form a kitten-shaped case (176d).

64. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The closable lid (177) is configured to include a molding of a kitten face having two kitten eyes, and the indicator lights (174) are positioned coincidentally with each of the kitten eyes such that when a respective indicator light is illuminated, the kitten eye associated therewith is illuminated.

65. The charging case of claim 64, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a puppy-shaped case (176).

66. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167), the top (166), and the closable lid (177) are configured to form a puppy-shaped case (176).

67. The charging case of claim 57, wherein, 68. The charging case of any one of claims 63 to 67, further comprising simulated fur to provide a soft and pleasant tactile feel to the case when in use or visually observed. The at least one indicator light comprises a plurality of indicator lights.

69. The charging case of any one or more of claims 57-68, wherein, ​ 70. The charging case of claim 69, wherein, A first number of the plurality of indicator lights emit visible light of a first color, and a second number of the plurality of indicator lights emit visible light of a second color.

71. The charging case of claim 70, wherein, The first number is one or two.

72. The charging case of claim 70, wherein, The second number is one or two.

73. The charging case of claim 70, wherein, The first number is greater than two, or the second number is greater than two, or both the first and second numbers are greater than two.

74. The charging case of claim 70, wherein, The first color is emitted when the power port is powered.

75. The charging case of claim 70, the second color is emitted when the rechargeable battery of the respective jewelry item placed in the respective charging receptacle is charged to a predetermined level of charge.

76. The charging case of claim 74, wherein, The side walls are translucent, and the indicator lights of the first color are integrally formed with at least one of the side walls.

77. The charging case of claim 75, wherein, The side walls are translucent, and the indicator lights of the second color are integrally formed with at least one of the side walls, each pair of charging receptacles having different indicator lights associated therewith.

78. The charging case of claim 76, wherein, The indicator lights of the first color are integrally formed with two or more of the side walls.

79. The charging case of claim 77, wherein, The indicator lights of the second color are integrally formed with two or more of the side walls.

80. The charging case of claim 78, wherein, The indicator lights of the first color and the indicator lights of the second color are alternately arranged along two or more of the side walls.

81. The charging case of claim 79, wherein, The indicator lights of the second color and the indicator lights of the first color are alternately arranged along two or more of the side walls.

82. The charging case of any one of claims 70-81, wherein, The indicator lights are formed from light emitting diodes.

83. The charging case of claim 82, wherein, The first and second colors of visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller associated with the power cord implemented in association with the charging receptacles in the back side of the case.

84. The charging case of claim 82, wherein, The first and second colors of visible light are selectable from a plurality of different colors provided by a controller integrated in association with the bottom of the case.

85. The charging case of claim 77, wherein, The indicator lights of the second color emit light in a repeating pattern.

86. A charging case for a plurality of networked fastening components for use in cooperation with existing pin-type jewelry items, the charging case comprising: side walls (175), a bottom (167) and a top (166) configured to form a case (176); a predetermined number of charging receptacles (170) formed in the top (166) of the case (176), each of the charging receptacles (170) configured to receive a snap-type networked fastening component (168) each having a rechargeable battery; a closable lid (177) for covering at least a portion of the top (166) of the case (176) and covering the charging receptacles (170) formed therein; a charging component (171) positioned in association with each of the charging receptacles (170); a power port (173) located in the case (176) at a predetermined location; and at least one indicator light (174) for indicating when the power port (173) is powered.

87. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side walls (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a rectangular case (176), the closable lid (177) is configured in a hinged manner thereto such that the charging receptacles (170) are covered and uncovered by a rotating action of the lid (177) relative to the case (176).

88. The charging case of claim 87, wherein, The side wall (175) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging socket (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket (170).

89. The charging case of claim 88, wherein, Each charging socket (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) arranged in series along the side wall (175).

90. The charging case of claim 88 or 89, wherein, Each charging socket (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each of the snap-on networking fastening assemblies (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape.

91. The charging case of claim 90, wherein, The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped or kitten-shaped.

92. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a circular box (176a) with a circular closable lid (177) configured detachably thereto, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered respectively by respective homing and removal actions of the circular lid (177) relative to the box (176a).

93. The charging case of claim 92, wherein, The side wall (175) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging socket (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket (170).

94. The charging case of claim 93, wherein, Each charging socket (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) arranged in series along the side wall (175).

95. The charging case of claim 93 or 94, wherein, Each charging socket (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each of the snap-on networking fastening assemblies (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape.

96. The charging case of claim 95, wherein, The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped or kitten-shaped.

97. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a circular box (176a) with a circular closable lid (177) configured detachably thereto, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered respectively by respective homing and removal actions of the circular lid (177) relative to the box (176a).

98. The charging case of claim 97, wherein, The side wall (175) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging socket (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket (170).

99. The charging case of claim 98, wherein, Each charging socket (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) arranged in series along the side wall (175).

100. The charging case of claim 97, wherein, Each charging socket (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each of the snap-on networking fastening assemblies (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape.

101. The charging case of claim 100, wherein, The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped or kitten-shaped. The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a circular box (176a) with a circular closable lid (177) configured detachably thereto, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered respectively by respective homing and removal actions of the circular lid (177) relative to the box (176a). The side wall (175) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging socket (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket (170). Each charging socket (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) arranged in series along the side wall (175). The heart-shaped lid (177) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging socket (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket (170). Each charging socket (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) arranged in series along the side wall (175). The heart-shaped lid (177) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging socket (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging socket (170).

102. The charging case of claim 98, 99, 100, or 101, wherein, Each charging socket (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each of the snap-on networking fastening assemblies (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a corresponding matching geometric shape.

103. The charging case of claim 102, wherein, The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped or kitten-shaped.

104. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box (176c) with a butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a detachable manner, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered respectively by corresponding homing and removal actions of the butterfly-shaped lid (177) relative to the box (176c).

105. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped box (176) with a two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a hinged manner, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered by separate rotational actions of each piece of the two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) relative to the box (176c).

106. The charging case of claim 104 or 105, wherein, The side wall (175) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with a corresponding charging socket (170) for indicating when a corresponding rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in said corresponding charging socket (170).

107. The charging case of claim 106, wherein, Each charging socket (170) includes a corresponding indicator light (174) disposed in succession along the side wall (175).

108. The charging case of claim 104 or 105, wherein, The butterfly-shaped lid (177) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with a corresponding charging socket (170) for indicating when a corresponding rechargeable battery associated with a corresponding snap-on networking fastening assembly (168) is charged after being placed in said corresponding charging socket (170).

109. The charging case of claim 108, wherein, Each charging socket (170) includes a corresponding indicator light (174) associated with the butterfly-shaped lid (177) disposed in succession.

110. The charging case of claim 106, 107, 108, or 109, wherein, Each charging socket (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each of the snap-on networking fastening assemblies (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a corresponding matching geometric shape.

111. The charging case of claim 110, wherein, The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped or kitten-shaped.

112. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a kitten-shaped box (176) with a kitten-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a detachable manner, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered respectively by corresponding homing and removal actions of the kitten-shaped lid (177) relative to the box (176d).

113. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side wall (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form a kitten-shaped box (176) with a kitten-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a hinged manner, such that the charging sockets (170) are covered and uncovered by rotational actions of the kitten-shaped closable lid (177) relative to the box (176d).

114. The charging case of claim 112 or 113, wherein, The side walls (175) include at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170).

115. The charging case of claim 114, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) disposed in series along the side walls (175).

116. The charging case of claim 112 or 113, wherein, The kitten-shaped lid (177) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170).

117. The charging case of claim 116, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) associated with the kitten-shaped lid (177) disposed in series.

118. The charging case of claim 114, 115, 116, or 117, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape.

119. The charging case of claim 118, wherein, The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped.

120. The charging case of any one of claims 112 to 119, further comprising a simulated or synthetic fur configured on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped case (176d) or on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped closable lid (177) or on at least a portion of both the kitten-shaped case (176d) and the kitten-shaped closable lid (177).

121. The charging case of any one of claims 112 to 120, further comprising an indicator light (174) configured in each of the two cat eyes provided in the kitten-shaped case (176d) face.

122. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side walls (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped case (176c) with a butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a detachable manner such that the charging receptacles (170) are covered and uncovered, respectively, by respective homing and removal actions of the butterfly-shaped lid (177) relative to the case (176c).

123. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side walls (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped case (176c) with a two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a hinged manner such that the charging receptacles (170) are covered and uncovered by separate rotation actions of each piece of the two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) relative to the case (176c).

124. The charging case of claim 122 or 123, wherein, The side walls (175) include at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170).

125. The charging case of claim 124, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) disposed in series along the side walls (175). Each charging receptacle (170) is configured in a specific geometric shape and each snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape. The geometric shape is rectangular, square, circular, heart-shaped, butterfly-shaped, or kitten-shaped.

120. The charging case of any one of claims 112 to 119, further comprising a simulated or synthetic fur configured on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped case (176d) or on at least a portion of the kitten-shaped closable lid (177) or on at least a portion of both the kitten-shaped case (176d) and the kitten-shaped closable lid (177).

121. The charging case of any one of claims 112 to 120, further comprising an indicator light (174) configured in each of the two cat eyes provided in the kitten-shaped case (176d) face. The side walls (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped case (176c) with a butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a detachable manner such that the charging receptacles (170) are covered and uncovered, respectively, by respective homing and removal actions of the butterfly-shaped lid (177) relative to the case (176c). The side walls (175), the bottom (167), and the top (166) are configured to form a butterfly-shaped case (176c) with a two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) configured thereto in a hinged manner such that the charging receptacles (170) are covered and uncovered by separate rotation actions of each piece of the two-piece butterfly-shaped closable lid (177) relative to the case (176c). The side walls (175) include at least one indicator light (174) associated with the respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when the respective rechargeable battery associated with the respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170). Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) disposed in series along the side walls (175).

126. The charging case of claim 122 or 123, wherein, The winged lid (177) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with a respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170).

127. The charging case of claim 126, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) disposed in series associated with the winged lid (177).

128. The charging case of claim 124, 125, 126, or 127, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) is configured in a particular geometric shape and each snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape.

129. The charging case of any one or more of claims 122-128, wherein, The winged box (176c) and its respective winged lid (177) are provided together to form a butterfly configuration, or a hummingbird configuration, or a bumblebee configuration, or a bee configuration, or a ladybug configuration, or a dragonfly configuration, or a bird of prey configuration of a falcon, an eagle or a hawk.

130. The charging case of claim 128 or 129, wherein, The geometric shape is a butterfly shape, or a hummingbird shape, or a bumblebee shape, or a bee shape, or a ladybug shape, or a dragonfly shape, or an eagle shape, or a falcon shape, or a hawk shape.

131. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side walls (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form an animal-shaped box (176d) having an animal-shaped closable lid (177) detachably configured thereto, such that the charging receptacles (170) are respectively covered and uncovered by respective homing and removal actions of the animal-shaped lid (177) relative to the animal-shaped box (176d).

132. The charging case of claim 86, wherein, The side walls (175), the bottom (167) and the top (166) are configured to form an animal-shaped box (176d) having an animal-shaped closable lid (177) hingedly configured thereto, such that the charging receptacles (170) are covered and uncovered by a rotation action of the animal-shaped closable lid (177) relative to the animal-shaped box (176d).

133. The charging case of claim 131 or 132, wherein, The side walls (175) include at least one indicator light (174) associated with a respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170).

134. The charging case of claim 133, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) disposed in series along the side walls (175).

135. The charging case of claim 131 or 132, wherein, The animal-shaped lid (177) includes at least one indicator light (174) associated with a respective charging receptacle (170) for indicating when a respective rechargeable battery associated with a respective snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) is charged after being placed in the respective charging receptacle (170).

136. The charging case of claim 135, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) includes a respective indicator light (174) disposed in series associated with the animal-shaped lid (177).

137. The charging case of claim 133, 134, 135, or 136, wherein, Each charging receptacle (170) is configured in a particular geometric shape and each snap-on networking fastener assembly (168) intended to be used in cooperation therewith is configured in a respective matching geometric shape.

138. The charging case of any one or more of claims 131-137, wherein, The animal-shaped box (176) and its corresponding animal-shaped lid (177) are provided together to form a kitten configuration, or a cat configuration, or a puppy configuration, or a dog configuration, or a panda configuration, or a koala configuration, or a rabbit configuration, or a peacock configuration, or a lion configuration, or a leopard configuration, or a panther configuration.

139. The charging case of claim 138, wherein, The specific geometry of the charging socket (170) corresponds to a selected animal configuration of the animal-shaped box (176d).

140. The charging case of any one of claims 131 to 139, further comprising simulated fur or feathers configured on at least a portion of the animal-shaped box (176d), or on at least a portion of the animal-shaped closable lid (177), or on at least a portion of both the animal-shaped box (176d) and the animal-shaped closable lid (177).

141. The charging case of any of claims 86-140, wherein, At least one of the predetermined number of charging sockets (170) included is further configured to recharge any positive electronic jewelry item herein.

142. The charging case of any one of claims 57-140, wherein, Each of the predetermined number of charging sockets includes a corresponding networked fastening assembly as recited in claim 3.

143. A method of manufacturing a glass jewelry case for use with personal electronic items having light display notification and recharging functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a mold configured to a predetermined shape to form a glass container; blowing molten glass into the mold to form a first layer of glass having an outer surface and an inner surface; applying at least one light emitting element to a selected location on the inner surface of the first layer of glass; and blowing molten glass onto the inner surface of the first layer of glass to form a second layer of glass, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element between the first and second layers of glass.

144. The method of claim 143, wherein, The mold has a bottom portion forming a corresponding bottom region in the first layer of glass.

145. The method of claim 144, further comprising the step of providing a ceramic housing having electronic circuitry secured therein.

146. The method of claim 145, further comprising the step of mounting the ceramic housing to the inner surface of the bottom region of the first layer of glass prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

147. The method of claim 146, further comprising the step of connecting the at least one light emitting element to the electronic circuitry in the ceramic housing prior to the arrangement of blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

148. The method of any one or more of claims 145 to 147, wherein, The ceramic housing is made of a high temperature ceramic material having heat resistant properties to protect the electronic circuitry from temperatures associated with the step of blowing molten glass.

149. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 148, further comprising the step of placing the glass container in an oven to cool to avoid cracking of the glass layers as they cool from high temperatures associated with blowing molten glass to lower temperatures for further processing.

150. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 149, further comprising the step of removing the glass container from the mold prior to reaching temperatures associated with solidification.

151. The method of claim 150, further comprising the step of inverting the glass container and applying a molten glass ball to the outer surface of the first layer of glass in the bottom region to form a foot on which the glass container stands when in use.

152. The method of claim 150, further comprising the step of cutting a shape in the outer surface of the first layer of glass to form a desired pattern of cut glass on the outer surface of the first layer of glass.

153. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 152, wherein, The electronic circuitry includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery placed in the glass container during its use.

154. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 153, wherein, The electronic circuitry further includes circuitry for powering the at least one light emitting element.

155. The method of claim 154, wherein, The at least one light emitting element includes at least one light emitting diode, at least one optical fiber, a laser, or a combination thereof.

156. The glass container manufactured according to the method of any one or more of claims 143 to 155.

157. The glass container of claim 156 for charging a cell phone.

158. The glass container of claim 156 for charging any of the electronic jewelry items herein claimed or disclosed having a rechargeable battery.

159. The glass container of claim 156 for charging both a cell phone and an electronic jewelry item placed therein.

160. The glass container manufactured according to the method of claim 155, including two or more light emitting diodes.

161. The glass container of claim 160, wherein, Each light emitting diode is associated with at least one optical fiber.

162. The glass container of claim 160, wherein, Each light emitting diode is associated with a respective cluster of optical fibers bundled together at their input end.

163. The glass container of claim 162, wherein, Each cluster of optical fibers is housed within the first and second layers of glass.

164. The glass container of claim 162, comprising an upper rim, wherein, Each of a selected number of optical fibers in at least one cluster of optical fibers extends out from the upper edge.

165. The glass container of claim 162, comprising an upper rim, wherein, A selected number of optical fibers in each cluster of optical fibers extends out from the upper edge to form a corresponding number of extensions.

166. The glass container of claim 165, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or movement of air directed thereon.

167. The glass container of claim 165, wherein, All of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or movement of air directed thereon.

168. The glass container of claim 165 or 167, wherein, All of the extensions have substantially the same length.

169. The glass container of claim 165 or 167, wherein, The extensions have randomly different lengths.

170. The glass container of claim 165, 166, or 167, wherein, The extensions are cut to form a repeating tassel pattern.

171. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 149, wherein, The inner surface of the mold includes a textured surface.

172. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a repeating pattern of corrugations.

173. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by an irregular pattern of corrugations.

174. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a floral pattern.

175. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by an orange peel pattern.

176. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a dimple pattern.

177. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a random pattern of protrusions.

178. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a repeating pattern of protrusions.

179. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a pattern of shapes protruding into the textured surface.

180. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a pattern of shapes protruding out of the textured surface.

181. The method of claim 171, wherein, The textured surface is formed by a pattern of shapes some of which protrude into the textured surface and others of which protrude out of the textured surface.

182. The method of any one or more of claims 171 to 181, further comprising the step of randomly scattering molding sand on the textured surface prior to performing the step of blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass to form unevenness on the outer surface of the first layer of glass.

183. The method of any one or more of Claims 171 to 181, further comprising the step of: uniformly scattering molding sand over the textured surface prior to performing the step of blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass, thereby forming unevenness on the outer surface of the first layer of glass.

184. The method of any one or more of Claims 171 to 181, further comprising the step of: randomly scattering molding sand over the textured surface while performing the step of blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass.

185. The method of any one or more of Claims 171 to 181, further comprising the step of: uniformly scattering molding sand over the textured surface while performing the step of blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass.

186. The method of any one or more of claims 143-149 and 171-185, wherein, the mold includes a removable bottom panel, further comprising the step of: removing the bottom panel from the mold prior to the glass reaching a temperature associated with solidification.

187. The method of Claim 186, further comprising the step of: inverting the glass container and applying a molten glass ball to the outer surface of the first layer of glass in the bottom region to form a foot on which the glass container stands when in use.

188. The method of any one or more of claims 143-155, wherein, the inner surface of the mold includes a smooth surface such that the corresponding surface on the outer surface of the first layer of glass is smooth when the glass container is removed from the mold.

189. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 155, wherein, the inner surface of the mold includes a textured surface such that the corresponding surface on the outer surface of the first layer of glass is textured when the glass container is removed from the mold.

190. The method of claim 189, wherein, the textured surface is formed from a texture selected from a group including: wavy, corrugated, dented, raised, scalloped, orange-peel, protruding shapes, recessed shapes, or any combination thereof.

191. The method of any one or more of claims 143-149 and 171-187, wherein, the mold includes five interchangeable panels, including four side panels and one bottom panel.

192. The method of claim 191, wherein, the four side panels each include a different texture, pattern, or combination thereof.

193. The method of claim 191, wherein, the four side panels each include the same texture or pattern.

194. The method of claim 191, wherein, the four side panels are randomly selected from a group of interchangeable texture or pattern side panels such that various different side textures and patterns are implemented therein when multiple glass containers are manufactured here.

195. The method of claim 194, wherein, a selected number of side panels are retired from the group after a period of use.

196. The method of claim 194 or 195, wherein, a selected number of new side panels are added to the group after a period of time.

197. The method of claim 194, 195, or 196, wherein, some patterned side panels include commissioned original artwork or world-renowned artwork.

198. The method of claim 194, 195, or 196, wherein, one side panel is a front panel that includes an engraving formed from a customer photograph.

199. The method of any one or more of Claims 143 to 155 and 171 to 198, further comprising the step of: inserting a shaped block into the mold after performing at least one of the steps of blowing molten glass such that the interior dimensions of the glass container accommodate a manufactured insert having a compartment for recharging a cell phone, recharging electronic jewelry, or recharging both a cell phone and at least one electronic jewelry item together placed therein.

200. A glass container manufactured according to the method of any one or more of Claims 171 to 199.

201. The glass container of claim 200, wherein, the at least one light-emitting element emits a first color of light when a smart phone is placed therein to recharge.

202. The glass container of claim 201, wherein, the at least one light-emitting element emits a second color of light when an electronic jewelry item is placed therein to recharge.

203. The glass container of claim 200, wherein, When the container includes at least one fiber-optic cluster, the at least one fiber-optic cluster emits a first color of light when a smartphone is placed in the container to recharge.

204. The glass container of claim 203, wherein, When the smartphone is charging, the at least one fiber-optic cluster intermittently emits the first color of light.

205. The glass container of claim 203, wherein, When the smartphone is charging, the at least one fiber-optic cluster emits a second color of light.

206. The glass container of claim 200, wherein, When the container includes at least one fiber-optic cluster, the at least one fiber-optic cluster emits a first color of light when an electronic jewelry item is placed in the container to recharge.

207. The glass container of claim 206, wherein, When the electronic jewelry item is charging, the at least one fiber-optic cluster intermittently emits the first color of light.

208. The glass container of claim 206, wherein, When the electronic jewelry item is charging, the at least one fiber-optic cluster emits a second color of light.

209. The method of any one or more of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein, The molten glass used to form the first layer of glass includes a colorant of a first color.

210. The method of any one or more of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein, The molten glass used to form the second layer of glass includes a colorant of a first color.

211. The method of any one or more of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein, The molten glass used to form the first layer of glass includes colorants of two or more colors.

212. The method of any one or more of claims 143-155 and 171-199, wherein, The molten glass used to form the second layer of glass includes colorants of two or more colors.

213. A glass container made according to the method of any one or more of claims 209 to 212.

214. A glass container for charging an electronic jewelry item and a smartphone configured to interact therewith, the glass container comprising: a glass layer formed to include a side surface and a bottom surface; at least one light-emitting element configured to be associated with the glass layer; a housing implemented to be associated with the bottom surface of the glass layer; and an electronic circuit secured within the housing for charging a chargeable item placed in proximity thereto and for activating the at least one light-emitting element associated therewith.

215. The glass container of claim 214, further comprising any one or more features, attributes or functionalities as recited in claims 143 to 213 applicable thereto.

216. A method of manufacturing a natural stone jewelry box for use with personal electronic items having light display notification and recharging functionality, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a stone block having desired translucent properties; forming a stone container or housing from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface and a thickness therebetween that allows some light to pass therethrough; blowing molten glass into the stone container to form a first layer of glass on the inner surface of the stone container; applying at least one light-emitting element to a selected location on the first layer of glass; blowing molten glass onto the first layer of glass to form a second layer of glass, thereby encapsulating the at least one light-emitting element between the first and second layers of glass. The stone container has a bottom region having a corresponding outer surface and inner surface.

218. The method of claim 217, further comprising the step of providing a ceramic housing having an electronic circuit secured therein.

217. The method of claim 216, wherein, 219. The method of claim 218, further comprising the step of mounting the ceramic housing to the inner surface of the bottom region. ​ ​ 220. The method of claim 219, further comprising the step of connecting the at least one light emitting element to the electronic circuit in the ceramic housing prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

221. The method of any one of claims 218 to 220, wherein, The ceramic housing is made of a high temperature ceramic material having heat resistant properties to protect the electronic circuit from temperatures associated with the step of blowing molten glass into the ceramic housing.

222. The method of any one of claims 216 to 221, further comprising the step of placing the stone container into an oven to cool to avoid cracking of the glass layers as they cool from high temperatures associated with blowing molten glass to a lower temperature for further handling.

223. The method of any one of claims 216 to 222, wherein, The electronic circuit includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery placed in the stone container during its use.

224. The method of any one of claims 216 to 223, wherein, The electronic circuit further includes circuitry for powering the at least one light emitting element.

225. The method of claim 224, wherein, The at least one light emitting element includes a light emitting diode, an optical fiber, a laser, or a combination thereof.

226. A stone container manufactured according to the method of any one or more of claims 216 to 225.

227. The stone container of claim 226 for charging a cell phone.

228. The stone container of claim 226 for charging an electronic jewelry item.

229. The stone container of claim 226 for charging both a cell phone and an electronic jewelry item placed therein.

230. The stone container of claim 226, further comprising any one or more features, attributes, or functions as recited in any one or more of claims 143 to 229 applicable thereto.

231. The method of claim 216, wherein, The at least one light emitting element includes a predetermined number of light sources, each associated with a corresponding cluster of optical fibers bundled together at their input ends.

232. The method of claim 231, wherein, The step of forming the stone container from the stone block further includes forming at least one side wall including a scalloped pattern having repeating ridges and channels.

233. The method of claim 232, wherein, The step of applying the at least one light emitting element to the first layer of glass further includes pressing selected corresponding clusters of optical fibers into corresponding side wall channels prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

234. The method of claim 233, wherein, Each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the first and second layers of glass.

235. The method of claim 233, wherein, The side wall includes an upper edge, and each of the selected number of optical fibers in the at least one cluster of optical fibers extends from the upper edge.

236. The method of claim 233, wherein, The side wall includes an upper edge, and the selected number of optical fibers in each cluster of optical fibers extends from the upper edge to form a corresponding number of extensions.

237. The method of claim 236, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by touch of a hand or movement of air directed thereon.

238. The method of claim 236, wherein, All of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by touch of a hand or movement of air directed thereon.

239. The method of claim 236 or 238, wherein, All of the extensions have substantially the same length.

240. The method of claim 236 or 238, wherein, The extensions have randomly different lengths.

241. The method of claim 236, 237, or 238, wherein, The extensions are cut to form a repeating tassel pattern.

242. The method of any one or more of claims 216 to 225 and 231 to 241, further comprising the step of applying a gold foil to at least a portion of an outer surface of the stone container.

243. The method of any one or more of claims 216 to 225 and 231 to 241, further comprising the step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber.

244. The method of claim 243, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent gold layer onto at least a portion of an outer surface of the stone container.

245. The method of claim 244, wherein, Prior to the steps of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber and depositing a translucent gold layer onto an outer surface thereof, the portion of the outer surface of the stone container is masked.

246. The method of claim 244 or 245, wherein, The step of applying the at least one light emitting element onto the first layer of glass comprises placing the at least one light emitting element so as to direct light onto the portion of the outer surface of the stone container having the translucent gold layer.

247. The method of claim 243, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent gold layer onto a majority of an outer surface of the stone container.

248. The method of claim 243, further comprising the step of depositing a layer of translucent gold onto the outer surface of the stone container, wherein, Only a bottom portion of the stone container is masked to prevent gold deposition thereto.

249. The method of any one or more of claims 243 to 248, wherein, The step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber is performed prior to blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass.

250. The method of any one or more of claims 243-245, 247, and 248, wherein, The step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber is performed after blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

251. A stone container manufactured according to the method of any one or more of claims 231 to 250.

252. A method of manufacturing a natural stone jewelry case having light display notification and recharging functions for use in cooperation with personal electronic items, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a stone block having desired translucent properties; forming a stone container or housing from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface and a thickness therebetween allowing some light to pass therethrough; positioning at least one light emitting element at a selected location along the inner surface of the stone container; providing a ceramic housing having an electronic circuit fixed therein and mounting the ceramic housing to an inner bottom region of the stone container; and blowing molten glass onto the inner surface of the stone container forming a layer of glass thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element and the ceramic housing between the inner surface of the stone container and the layer of glass. The bottom region comprises an outer bottom surface and an inner bottom surface.

253. The method of claim 252, wherein, 254. The method of claim 252 or 253, further comprising the step of connecting the at least one light emitting element to the electronic circuit in the ceramic housing prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass. The ceramic housing is made of a high temperature ceramic material having heat resistant properties to protect the electronic circuit from temperatures associated with the step of blowing molten glass onto the ceramic housing.

255. The method of any one of claims 252 to 254, wherein, 256. The method of any one or more of claims 252 to 255, further comprising the step of placing the stone container in an oven to cool to avoid cracking of the layer of glass as it cools from a higher temperature associated with blowing molten glass to a lower temperature for further handling. The electronic circuit comprises circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery placed in the stone container during use thereof.

257. The method of any one or more of claims 252 to 256, wherein, The electronic circuit further comprises circuitry for powering the at least one light emitting element.

258. The method of any one or more of claims 252 to 257, wherein, The at least one light emitting element comprises a light emitting diode, an optical fiber, a laser or a combination thereof.

259. The method of claim 258, wherein, ​ 260. A stone container as claimed in any one or more of claims 252 to 259, when manufactured by the method.

261. A stone container as claimed in claim 260, for charging a cell phone.

262. A stone container as claimed in claim 260, for charging an electronic jewelry item.

263. A stone container as claimed in claim 260, for charging both a cell phone and an electronic jewelry item together placed therein.

264. A stone container as claimed in claim 260, further comprising any one or more features, attributes or functions as recited in claims 143 to 229 applicable thereto.

265. The method of claim 252, wherein, The at least one light emitting element includes a predetermined number of light sources, each associated with a respective cluster of optical fibers bundled together at their input ends.

266. The method of claim 265, wherein, The step of forming the stone container from the stone block further includes forming at least one side wall including a channel formed therein on an interior surface of the stone container.

267. The method of claim 266, wherein, The step of positioning the at least one light emitting element along the interior surface of the stone container further includes positioning the selected respective cluster of optical fibers into the respective side wall channel prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the glass layer.

268. The method of claim 267, wherein, The channel is scalloped, has a neck proximate a bottom region of the stone container, and extends upwardly from the bottom region in a gradually widening fashion.

269. The method of claim 267 or 268, wherein, Each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the glass layer.

270. The method of claim 267 or 268, wherein, The side wall includes an upper edge, and each of the selected number of optical fibers in the at least one cluster of optical fibers extends out from the upper edge.

271. The method of claim 267 or 268, wherein, The side wall includes an upper edge, and the selected number of optical fibers in each cluster of optical fibers extends out from the upper edge to form a respective number of extensions.

272. The method of claim 271, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or movement of air directed thereon.

273. The method of claim 271, wherein, All of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or movement of air directed thereon.

274. The method of claim 271 or 273, wherein, All of the extensions have substantially the same length.

275. The method of claim 271 or 273, wherein, The extensions have randomly different lengths.

276. The method of claim 271, 272, or 273, wherein, The extensions are cut to form a repeating tassel pattern.

277. The method as claimed in any one or more of claims 252 to 259 and 265 to 276, further comprising the step of applying a gold foil to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the stone container.

278. The method as claimed in any one or more of claims 252 to 259 and 265 to 276, further comprising the step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber.

279. The method as claimed in claim 278, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent gold layer to at least a portion of an exterior surface of the stone container.

280. The method of claim 279, wherein, The portion of the exterior surface of the stone container is masked prior to the steps of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber and depositing the translucent gold layer to the exterior surface thereof.

281. The method of claim 279 or 280, wherein, The step of positioning the at least one light emitting element includes placing the at least one light emitting element so as to direct light onto the portion of the exterior surface of the stone container having the translucent gold layer.

282. The method as claimed in claim 278, further comprising the step of depositing the translucent gold layer to a majority of the exterior surface of the stone container.

283. The method of claim 278, further comprising the step of depositing a layer of translucent gold onto the outer surface of the stone container, wherein, Only a bottom portion of the stone container is masked to prevent gold deposition thereto.

284. The method of any one or more of claims 278 to 283, wherein, The step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is performed prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the glass layer.

285. The method of any one or more of claims 278 to 280, 282, and 283, wherein, The step of placing the stone container in the deposition chamber is performed after the blowing of molten glass to form the glass layer.

286. A stone container made according to the method of any one or more of claims 265 to 285.

287. A method of making a natural stone jewelry case having light display notification and recharging functions for use in cooperation with personal electronic items, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a stone block having desired translucent properties; forming a stone container or housing from the stone block, the stone container having an outer surface, an inner surface and a thickness therebetween that allows some light to pass therethrough; forming at least one receptacle or slot in a selected inner bottom or side location of the stone container; positioning at least one light emitting element into the respective receptacle or slot formed in the selected inner bottom or side location of the stone container to accommodate its positioning therein; and blowing molten glass onto the inner surface of the stone container to form a glass layer, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element within its respective receptacle or slot between the inner surface of the stone container and the glass layer.

288. The method of claim 287, further comprising the step of forming at least one channel in the inner surface of the stone container that extends upwardly from the respective receptacle or slot to accommodate therein at least one optical fiber or fiber bundle implemented in association with the respective light emitting element.

289. A stone container made according to the method of claim 287 or 288.

290. The stone container of claim 289 for use in charging a cell phone.

291. The stone container of claim 289 for use in charging an electronic jewelry item.

292. The stone container of claim 289 for use in charging both a cell phone and an electronic jewelry item placed therein together.

293. The stone container of claim 289, further comprising any one or more features, attributes or functions as set forth in claims 143 to 285 applicable thereto, to the exclusion of repetitive recurring subject matter or repetitive parts thereof.

294. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use in cooperation with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: a vibration piece including a central hole formed therethrough, the vibration piece configured in the form of a sealed enclosure having a rechargeable battery, a receiving circuit, a control circuit and an electromechanical component for providing a vibration enclosed therein in operable association; and a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp secured to the vibration piece with the central holes of each of the clasp and vibration piece aligned to form a through hole configured to accommodate the pin of the jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly with the jewelry item.

295. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use in cooperation with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: ​ a vibration piece including a central hole formed therethrough, the vibration piece configured in the form of a sealed enclosure having a rechargeable battery and an electromechanical component for providing vibration enclosed therein in operable association; a receiver component including a central hole formed therethrough, the receiver component including a receiving circuit operably associated with the control circuit in the vibration piece enclosed therein, and the receiver component secured to the vibration piece, each of the central holes thereof aligned with each other; and a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp secured to the receiver component, the central holes of each of the clasp, receiver component, and vibration piece aligned forming a through hole configured to receive a pin of a jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the assembly with the jewelry item.

296. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use in cooperation with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: an electronics component including a central hole formed therethrough, the electronics component configured in the form of a sealed enclosure having a receiving circuit operably associated with a control circuit enclosed therein; a vibration piece including a central hole formed therethrough, the vibration piece having a rechargeable battery and an electromechanical component operably associated with the control circuit in the electronics component enclosed therein, the electronics component secured to the vibration piece, each of the central holes thereof aligned with each other; and a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp secured to the electronics component, the central holes of each of the clasp, electronics component, and vibration piece aligned forming a through hole configured to receive a pin of a jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the corresponding jewelry item.

297. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use in cooperation with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: a component housing including a central hole formed therethrough, the component housing configured in the form of a sealed enclosure having a rechargeable battery, a receiving circuit, and a control circuit enclosed therein; a vibration member including a central hole formed therethrough, the vibration member having an electromechanical component implemented in operable association with the control circuit enclosed therein; a spacer including a central hole formed therethrough, the spacer having an electrical connection from the control circuit in the component housing to the electromechanical component in the vibration member and secured therebetween, each of the central holes of the component housing, spacer, and vibration member aligned with each other; and a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp secured to the component housing, the central holes of each of the clasp, component housing, spacer, and vibration member aligned forming a through hole configured to receive a pin of a jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibration sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the corresponding jewelry item.

298. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use in cooperation with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: a rechargeable battery implemented in a sealed housing including a central hole formed therethrough; a vibrating member having a diameter across it and having a central hole formed therethrough, the vibrating member including an electromechanical component sealed therein; an electronics housing having a diameter across it and having a central hole formed therethrough, the electronics housing including a receiving circuit and a control circuit sealed therein, and secured between the rechargeable battery and the vibrating member, the central holes of each of the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the vibrating member being aligned with each other; and a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp secured to the rechargeable battery, the central holes of each of the clasp, the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the vibrating member being aligned, forming a through hole configured to accommodate the pin of the jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the corresponding jewelry item.

299. The fastening component of Claim 298, wherein, The diameter across the vibrating member is greater than the diameter across the electronics housing.

300. The fastening component of claim 298, wherein, The diameter across the vibrating member is at least twice the diameter across the electronics housing.

301. The fastening component of Claim 298 wherein, The diameter across the vibrating member is at least twice the diameter across the rechargeable battery.

302. The fastening component of claim 300 or 301, wherein, The vibrating member is provided in a butterfly shape.

303. The fastening component of claim 300 or 301, wherein, The vibrating member is provided in a hummingbird wing shape.

304. The fastening component of claim 300 or 301, wherein, The vibrating member is provided in a ladybug wings spread shape.

305. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use in cooperation with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: a rechargeable battery implemented in a sealed housing including a central hole formed therethrough; a wing-shaped vibrating member having a diameter across it and having a central hole formed therethrough, the wing-shaped vibrating member including an electromechanical component sealed therein; an electronics housing having a diameter across it and having a central hole formed therethrough, the electronics housing including a receiving circuit and a control circuit sealed therein, the central holes of each of the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the wing-shaped vibrating member being aligned with each other; and a clasp having a central hole formed therethrough, the clasp secured to the rechargeable battery, the central holes of each of the clasp, the rechargeable battery, the electronics housing, and the wing-shaped vibrating member being aligned, forming a through hole configured to accommodate the pin of the jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the electromechanical component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the corresponding jewelry item.

306. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in a butterfly wing shape.

307. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in a hummingbird wing shape.

308. The networked clasp assembly of claim 305, wherein the wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in a bee wing shape, the clasp and the electronics housing together forming a bee body shape.

309. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in at least one peacock tail feather shape.

310. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in a fan configuration of a plurality of peacock tail feathers spread. The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in a fan configuration of a plurality of peacock tail feathers spread.

311. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a fan of peacock tail feathers spread out, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed together in the shape of a peacock head and body.

312. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a hornet wing, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed together in the shape of a hornet body.

313. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of spread-out ladybug wings, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed together in the shape of a ladybug head and body.

314. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of spread-out dragonfly wings, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed together in the shape of a dragonfly head and body.

315. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of an eagle wing, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed in the shape of an eagle head.

316. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of an eagle wing, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed together in the shape of an eagle head and body.

317. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 305, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member is formed in the shape of a falcon or sparrowhawk wing, the fastener and the electronic component housing are formed together in the shape of a falcon or sparrowhawk head and body, respectively.

318. A circuit board assembly for use with a jewelry item having a pin, the circuit board assembly comprising: a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board including a central aperture and having a preselected shape; a rechargeable battery including a central aperture, the rechargeable battery secured to the circuit board, the central apertures of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery aligned with one another; at least one electromechanical vibrating component; a receiving circuit for receiving a signal from a remote device; and a control circuit operatively associated with the at least one electromechanical vibrating component, the receiving circuit, and the rechargeable battery.

319. The circuit board assembly of claim 318, wherein, The at least one electromechanical vibrating component is positioned at a distal location on the circuit board.

320. The circuit board assembly of claim 318 or 319, wherein, The circuit board has a stiffness gradient including a lower stiffness associated with the at least one electromechanical vibrating component and a higher stiffness associated with the rechargeable battery, the receiving circuit, and the control circuit.

321. A networked clasp assembly for wearable use with a jewelry item having a pin, the networked clasp assembly comprising: a wing-shaped vibrating member having a diameter across it, the wing-shaped vibrating member including at least one electromechanical vibrating component; a rechargeable battery implemented within the wing-shaped vibrating member; a receiving circuit and a control circuit implemented within the wing-shaped vibrating member, operatively associated with the rechargeable battery; an aperture formed through the wing-shaped vibrating member; and a fastener having an aperture formed therethrough, the fastener secured to a back surface of the wing-shaped vibrating member, the aperture of the fastener and the wing-shaped vibrating member aligned, forming a clasp assembly having a through-hole configured to accommodate the pin of the jewelry item, such that when a signal is received from a remote device, the at least one electromechanical vibrating component is activated to provide a vibrating sensation to a person wearing the clasp assembly with the corresponding jewelry item.

322. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 321, wherein, The wing-shaped vibrating member includes a circuit board.

323. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 322, wherein, The receiving circuit and the control circuit are implemented on the circuit board.

324. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 323, wherein, The rechargeable battery is implemented in association with the circuit board.

325. The networked snap-together components of any of claims 321 to 324, wherein, The receiving circuit includes a receiving antenna.

326. The networked snap-together assembly of any of claims 321 to 325, wherein, The control circuit is operatively associated with a transmitting antenna, implemented to send an information signal to the remote device.

327. The networked snap-together components of any of claims 322 to 326, wherein, The circuit board has a stiffness gradient, providing a stiffness of a central region and a stiffness of a distal region.

328. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 327, wherein, The center region of the circuit board has a stiffness greater than a stiffness associated with the distal regions of the circuit board, and the at least one electromechanical vibration component is located in a selected distal region of the circuit board.

329. The networked closure assembly of any of claims 322 to 328, wherein, The circuit board is completely or partially encased in a molding compound.

330. The networked closure assembly of any of claims 321 to 329, wherein, The battery has a center hole and is secured in alignment with the center hole of the circuit board, thereby providing a centrally located center of gravity associated with the wing-shaped vibration member.

331. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 330, comprising at least two electromechanical vibrating components, wherein, One is located in a first distal region of the circuit board, and another is located in a second distal region of the circuit board.

332. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 330, comprising at least four electromechanical vibratory components, wherein, A first one is located in a first distal region of the circuit board, a second one of the electromechanical vibration components is located in a second distal region of the circuit board, a third one of the four electromechanical vibration components is located in a third distal region of the circuit board, and a fourth one of the four electromechanical vibration components is located in a fourth distal region of the circuit board.

333. The networked snap-together assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a butterfly wing.

334. The networked snap-together assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a hummingbird wing.

335. The networked snap-together assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a honeybee wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of a honeybee body.

336. The networked clasp assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of at least one peacock tail feather.

337. The networked snap-together components of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a fan configuration of a plurality of peacock tail feathers spread out.

338. The networked snap-together assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a fan configuration of a plurality of peacock tail feathers spread out, and the fastener is formed in the shape of a peacock head and body.

339. The networked clasp assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a bumblebee wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of a bumblebee body.

340. The networked clasp assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a spread-out ladybug wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of a ladybug head and body.

341. The networked clasp assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a spread-out dragonfly wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of a dragonfly head and body.

342. The networked clasp assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an eagle wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of an eagle head.

343. The networked snap-together assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of an eagle wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of an eagle head and body.

344. The networked clasp assembly of any one or more of claims 321 to 332, wherein, The wing-shaped vibration member is formed in the shape of a falcon or sparrowhawk wing, and the fastener is formed in the shape of a falcon or sparrowhawk head and body, respectively.

345. The networked closure assembly of claim 327, wherein, The distal regions of the circuit board have a stiffness greater than a stiffness associated with the center region of the circuit board, and the at least one electromechanical vibration component is located in the center region of the circuit board.

346. The networked snap-together assembly of claim 345, wherein, The circuit board is completely or partially encased in a molding compound.

347. A method of manufacturing a fastening assembly for use with an existing jewelry item having a pin, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board including a center hole and having a preselected shape; operatively attaching a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component, and a rechargeable battery having a center hole to one another in association with the circuit board, the rechargeable battery being secured to the circuit board, the circuit board and the center hole of the rechargeable battery being in alignment with one another; encasing the circuit board in a molding compound to form a vibration member; forming a hole in the vibration member that is concentric with the center hole of the circuit board and the rechargeable battery, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member; applying a metal coating to the vibration member; and attaching a fastener having a center hole to the vibration member such that the center hole of the fastener is concentric with the through hole of the vibration member.

348. A method of manufacturing a clasp assembly for use with an existing jewelry item having a pin, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board including a central aperture and having a preselected shape; attaching at least one electromechanical vibration component having an operative connection to a contact pad to the circuit board; encasing the circuit board in a molding compound, forming a vibration member while maintaining the contact pad in an accessible state; forming an aperture in the vibration member concentric with the central aperture of the circuit board, thereby forming a through hole in the vibration member; applying a metal coating on the vibration member while maintaining the contact pad in a functional state; providing an electronic circuit and a rechargeable battery in an operable assembly having a central aperture; attaching the operable assembly to the vibration member such that the apertures thereof are aligned and the contact pad provides an electrical connection therebetween; and attaching a clasp having a central aperture to the operable assembly such that the central aperture of the clasp is concentric with the central aperture of the operable assembly and the through hole of the vibration member.

349. The method of claim 348, wherein, The electronic circuit in the operable assembly includes a receiving circuit.

350. The method of claim 348 or 349, wherein, The electronic circuit in the operable assembly includes a control circuit.

351. A method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item having network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; operatively attaching a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in association with one another, forming a finished circuit board assembly; installing the finished circuit board assembly in a first portion of a jewelry case, forming an installed assembly; enclosing the installed assembly with a second portion of the jewelry case, forming a corresponding jewelry item having a front face and a back face; attaching a clasp or pin to the back face of the corresponding jewelry item, forming a corresponding wearable jewelry item.

352. A method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item having network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; operatively attaching a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in association with one another, forming a circuit board assembly; encasing the circuit board assembly at least partially in a molding compound, forming a vibration member; installing the vibration member in a first portion of a jewelry case, forming an installed assembly; enclosing the installed assembly with a second portion of the jewelry case, forming a corresponding jewelry item having a front face and a back face; attaching a clasp or pin to the back face of the corresponding jewelry item, forming a corresponding wearable jewelry item.

353. A method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item having network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; operatively attaching a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibration component and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in association with one another, forming a finished circuit board assembly; installing the finished circuit board assembly in a first portion of a jewelry case, forming an installed assembly; injecting a molding compound into the installed assembly, thereby encasing the finished circuit board within the first portion of the jewelry case; enclosing the mounting assembly with the second portion of the jewelry case forms a corresponding jewelry item having a front side and a back side; and attaching a clasp or pin to the back side of the corresponding jewelry item forms a corresponding wearable jewelry item.

354. A method of manufacturing a semi-finished jewelry item having networking functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; operatively attaching a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibrating component, and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in association with one another forms a finished circuit board assembly; installing the finished circuit board assembly in a first portion of a jewelry case forms a mounting assembly; and enclosing the mounting assembly with a second portion of the jewelry case forms a corresponding semi-finished jewelry item having a back side and a front side configured to house a desired additional ornamentation.

355. A method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item having networking functionality, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a semi-finished jewelry item manufactured according to the method of claim 354; attaching a selected ornamentation to the front side of the jewelry case; and attaching a clasp or pin to the back side of the jewelry case forms a corresponding finished jewelry item for wearable use.

356. The method of claims 354 and 355, wherein, the components on the circuit board are arranged to provide a desired center of gravity associated with the finished circuit board assembly relative to the clasp or pin.

357. The method of claim 356, wherein, the length, weight, and location of the ornamentation are selected in view of the desired center of gravity associated with the finished jewelry item relative to the clasp or pin and the center of gravity of the finished circuit board assembly.

358. A method of manufacturing a semi-finished jewelry item having networking functionality, the method comprising the steps of: providing a circuit board configured to house a plurality of components, the circuit board having a preselected shape; operatively attaching a receiving circuit, a control circuit, at least one electromechanical vibrating component, and a rechargeable battery to the circuit board in association with one another forms a finished circuit board assembly; encapsulating the circuit board assembly at least partially in a molding compound forms a vibrating member; installing the vibrating member in a first portion of a jewelry case forms a mounting assembly; and enclosing the mounting assembly with a second portion of the jewelry case forms a corresponding semi-finished jewelry item having a back side and a front side configured to house a desired additional ornamentation.

359. A method of manufacturing a finished jewelry item having networking functionality, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a semi-finished jewelry item manufactured according to the method of claim 358; attaching a selected ornamentation to the front side of the jewelry case; and attaching a clasp or pin to the back side of the jewelry case forms a corresponding finished jewelry item for wearable use.

360. The method of claims 358 and 359, wherein, the components on the circuit board are arranged to provide a desired center of gravity associated with the finished circuit board assembly relative to the clasp or pin.

361. The method of claim 360, wherein, the length, weight, and location of the ornamentation are selected in view of the desired center of gravity associated with the finished jewelry item relative to the clasp or pin and the center of gravity of the finished circuit board assembly.

362. Any of the electronic jewelry items of the above claims further comprising a MEMS microphone capable of detecting sound.

363. Any one or more of the jewelry items recited in claim 362, wherein, the detected sound is snoring.

364. The article or articles of jewelry of either one or more of claims 362 or 363, further comprising a transmitter circuit implemented to send a wireless signal when the MEMS microphone detects a particular sound.

365. A method of manufacturing a laminated stone housing for use as a jewelry box, the method comprising the steps of: selecting at least one slab of natural stone having a desired translucency characteristic; forming a series of frame segments from the at least one slab of natural stone, each frame segment having an overlapping portion and a protruding portion; securing the overlapping portions of successive frame segments together to form a rigid structure having an inner surface and an inverted-staircase outer surface formed by the protruding portions of each successive frame segment; and preparing the inner surface of the rigid structure to accommodate at least one light emitting element.

366. The method of claim 365, further comprising the step of securing a bottom panel to the rigid structure formed by the successive frame segments. The bottom panel is formed from the at least one slab of natural stone.

367. The method of claim 366, wherein, The step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone includes selecting two slabs of natural stone, including a first slab having a first translucency characteristic and a second slab having a second translucency characteristic.

368. The method of claim 366, wherein, Successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed alternately from the first and second slabs.

369. The method of claim 368, wherein, The step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone includes selecting three slabs of natural stone, including a first slab having a first translucency characteristic, a second slab having a second translucency characteristic, and a third slab having a third translucency characteristic.

370. The method of claim 366, wherein, Successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed alternately from the first, second, and third slabs.

371. The method of claim 370, wherein, Successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed randomly from the first, second, and third slabs.

372. The method of claim 370, wherein, The step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone includes selecting four slabs of natural stone, including a first slab having a first translucency characteristic, a second slab having a second translucency characteristic, a third slab having a third translucency characteristic, and a fourth slab having a fourth translucency characteristic.

373. The method of claim 366, wherein, Successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed alternately from the first, second, third, and fourth slabs.

374. The method of claim 373, wherein, Successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed randomly from the first, second, third, and fourth slabs.

375. The method of claim 373, wherein, The step of selecting at least one slab of natural stone includes selecting a random number of slabs of natural stone.

376. The method of claim 366, wherein, Successive frame segments in the series of frame segments are formed randomly from the random number of slabs of natural stone.

377. The method of claim 376, wherein, Successive frame segments are secured to one another under heat and pressure using a ceramic sintering paste formulated for use with natural stone.

378. The method of any one or more of claims 365 to 377, wherein, Successive frame segments are secured to one another using an epoxy resin glue formulated for use with natural stone.

379. The method of any one or more of claims 365 to 377, wherein, Successive frame segments are secured to one another under pressure using an epoxy resin glue formulated for use with natural stone.

380. The method of any one or more of claims 365 to 377, wherein, Successive frame segments are secured to one another under heat and pressure using an epoxy resin glue formulated for use with natural stone.

381. The method of any one or more of claims 365 to 377, wherein, The step of preparing the inner surface of the rigid structure to accommodate at least one light emitting element includes forming a smooth inner surface.

382. The method of claim 365, wherein, The step of preparing the inner surface of the rigid structure to accommodate at least one light emitting element includes partially removing some of the material forming the inner surface of the rigid structure.

383. The method of claim 365, wherein, ​ 384. The method of any one or more of claims 366-377, wherein, The bottom panel is formed from any one of the selected natural stone material panels and is secured to the rigid structure by any of the techniques of claims 378 to 381.

385. A method of manufacturing a natural stone jewelry container having light display notification and recharging functions for use in conjunction with personal electronic items, the method comprising the steps of: selecting a stone housing manufactured according to the method of any one of claims 365 to 384; blowing molten glass into the stone housing to form a first layer of glass on an interior surface of the stone housing; applying at least one light emitting element to a selected location on the first layer of glass; and blowing molten glass onto the first layer of glass to form a second layer of glass, thereby encapsulating the at least one light emitting element between the first and second layers of glass.

386. The method of claim 385, wherein, The stone housing has a bottom region having a corresponding exterior surface and interior surface.

387. The method of claim 386, further comprising the step of providing or obtaining an electronic component housing having electronic circuitry secured therein.

388. The method of claim 387, further comprising the step of mounting the electronic component housing to the interior surface of the bottom region.

389. The method of claim 388, further comprising the step of connecting the at least one light emitting element to the electronic circuitry in the electronic component housing prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

390. The method of any one of claims 387 to 389, wherein, The electronic component housing is formed from a high temperature ceramic material having heat resistant properties to protect the electronic circuitry from temperatures associated with the step of blowing molten glass onto the ceramic housing.

391. The method of any one of claims 385 to 390, further comprising the step of placing the stone housing assembly into an oven to cool, to avoid cracking of the glass layers as they cool from the higher temperatures associated with blowing the molten glass to lower temperatures for further handling.

392. The method of any one of claims 385 to 391, wherein, The electronic circuitry includes circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery placed in the container during its use.

393. The method of any one of claims 385 to 392, wherein, The electronic circuitry further includes circuitry for powering the at least one light emitting element.

394. The method of claim 393, wherein, The at least one light emitting element includes a light emitting diode, an optical fiber, a laser, or a combination thereof.

395. A stone jewelry box manufactured according to the method of any one or more of claims 385 to 394.

396. The stone jewelry box of claim 395 for charging a cell phone.

397. The stone jewelry box of claim 395 for charging an electronic jewelry item.

398. The stone jewelry box of claim 395 for charging both a cell phone and an electronic jewelry item placed therein.

399. The stone jewelry box of claim 385, wherein, The stone container includes three to eight frame segments.

400. The method of claim 385, wherein, The at least one light emitting element includes a predetermined number of light sources, each associated with a corresponding cluster of optical fibers bundled together at their input ends.

401. The method of claim 400, wherein, The step of applying the at least one light emitting element to the first layer of glass further includes pressing the selected corresponding cluster of optical fibers into the corresponding sidewall channel prior to the step of blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

402. The method of claim 401, wherein, Each cluster of optical fibers is contained within the first and second layers of glass.

403. The method of claim 401, wherein, The side wall includes an upper edge, and each of the selected number of optical fibers in the at least one optical fiber cluster extends from the upper edge.

404. The method of claim 401, wherein, The side wall includes an upper edge, and the selected number of optical fibers in each optical fiber cluster extends from the upper edge to form a corresponding number of extensions.

405. The method of claim 404, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or a movement of air directed thereon.

406. The method of claim 404, wherein, All of the extensions have a length sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or a movement of air directed thereon.

407. The method of claim 404 or 406, wherein, All of the extensions have substantially the same length.

408. The method of claim 404 or 406, wherein, The extensions have randomly different lengths.

409. The method of claim 404, 405, or 406, wherein, The extensions are cut to form a repeating tassel pattern.

410. The method of any one or more of claims 385 to 394 and 400 to 409, further comprising the step of applying a gold foil to at least a portion of an outer surface of the stone container.

411. The method of any one or more of claims 385 to 394 and 400 to 409, further comprising the step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber.

412. The method of claim 411, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent gold layer onto at least a portion of an outer surface of the stone container.

413. The method of claim 412, wherein, The portion of the outer surface of the stone container is shielded prior to the steps of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber and depositing a translucent gold layer onto an outer surface thereof.

414. The method of claim 412 or 413, wherein, The step of applying the at least one light emitting element to the first layer of glass includes placing the at least one light emitting element so as to direct light onto the portion of the outer surface of the stone container having the translucent gold layer.

415. The method of claim 411, further comprising the step of depositing a translucent gold layer onto a majority of an outer surface of the stone container.

416. The method of claim 411, further comprising the step of depositing a layer of translucent gold onto the outer surface of the stone container, wherein, Only a bottom portion of the stone container is shielded to prevent gold deposition thereto.

417. The method of any one or more of claims 411 to 416, wherein, The step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber is performed prior to blowing molten glass to form the first layer of glass.

418. The method of any one or more of claims 411-413, 415, and 416, wherein, The step of placing the stone container in a deposition chamber is performed after blowing molten glass to form the second layer of glass.

419. A stone jewelry box manufactured according to the method of any one or more of claims 400 to 418.

420. The glass container of any of the preceding claims, wherein, The electronic circuit provided in the ceramic housing includes a motion detector such that the at least one light emitting element is activated when a person moves into proximity of the container.

421. The glass container of any of the preceding claims, wherein, The electronic circuit provided in the ceramic housing includes a motion detector and a transmitter such that the transmitter immediately sends an alert signal to a property custodian when a person moves into proximity of the container.

422. The stone container of any of the above claims, wherein, The electronic circuit provided in the ceramic housing includes a motion detector such that the at least one light emitting element is activated when a person moves into proximity of the container.

423. The stone container of any of the above claims, wherein, The electronic circuit provided in the ceramic housing includes a motion detector and a transmitter such that the transmitter immediately sends an alert signal to a property custodian when a person moves into proximity of the container.

424. A method of manufacturing an electronic jewelry box in the shape of an animal, the method comprising the steps of: receiving at least one image of a specified animal; presenting a sculpted form of the animal provided by the at least one image thereof; providing a box configured within the sculpted form; providing the box with a plurality of charging receptacles each configured to receive an electronic jewelry item for recharging; 424. A method of manufacturing an electronic jewelry box in the shape of an animal, the method comprising the steps of: receiving at least one image of a specified animal; presenting a sculpted form of the animal provided by the at least one image thereof; providing a box configured within the sculpted form; providing the box with a plurality of charging receptacles each configured to receive an electronic jewelry item for recharging; integrating at least one indicator light in the figurine form; and providing the box with an electronic control circuit to activate the at least one indicator light and the charging outlet in a prescribed manner.

425. The method of claim 424, wherein, The at least one designated image of the animal includes a plurality of designated images of the animal.

426. The method of claim 425, wherein, The presenting step includes machine reading the plurality of designated images of the animal and creating a three-dimensional model of the animal.

427. The method of claim 426, wherein, The three-dimensional model of the animal is used to form the figurine form of the animal.

428. The method of any one of claims 424 to 427, wherein, The figurine form of the animal is provided with a realistic synthetic fur.

429. The method of claim 428, wherein, The synthetic fur is colored according to the colors of the animal provided by the at least one designated image thereof.

430. The method of any one of claims 424-429, wherein, The at least one designated image of the animal includes a photograph of the animal.

431. The method of any one of claims 424 to 429, wherein, The at least one designated image of the animal includes a digital image of the animal.

432. A method of retrofitting an existing jewelry piece to have network functionality, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a corresponding existing jewelry piece; identifying a target surface on the corresponding existing jewelry piece; providing a vibration member, a receiver circuit, and a rechargeable battery integrated together to form a vibration assembly that fits the target surface of the corresponding existing jewelry piece; applying an adhesive disc to the target surface of the corresponding existing jewelry piece; and attaching the vibration assembly to the adhesive disc to form a finished electronic jewelry item that, when worn as a wearable decorative item, is capable of receiving a signal from a remote wireless device through the receiver circuit and activating the vibration assembly to provide a silent notification to a person wearing the finished electronic jewelry item.

433. The method of claim 432, further comprising providing an electronic jewelry case for recharging the rechargeable battery of the finished electronic jewelry item.

434. A method of custom installing network functionality for a semi-finished jewelry piece, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a semi-finished jewelry piece having a receptacle; providing a vibration member, a receiver circuit, and a rechargeable battery integrated together to form a vibration assembly that fits the receptacle of the corresponding semi-finished jewelry piece; securing the vibration assembly into the receptacle of the corresponding semi-finished jewelry piece to form a semi-finished electronic jewelry item having a front side and a back side; and attaching a clip or pin to the back side of the semi-finished electronic jewelry item to form a finished electronic jewelry item that, when worn as a wearable decorative item, is capable of receiving a signal from a remote wireless device through the receiver circuit and activating the vibration member to provide a silent notification to a person wearing the finished electronic jewelry item.

435. The method of claim 434, further comprising providing an electronic jewelry case for recharging the rechargeable battery of the finished electronic jewelry item.

436. A two-piece electronic jewelry item for use as an earring, the two-piece electronic jewelry item comprising: a decorative front side piece configured as a first component housing; a decorative back side piece configured as a second component housing and configured to operate in association with the front side piece to form a wearable jewelry assembly; and a plurality of circuit components integrated within the first and second component housings to form a component assembly implemented to receive a wireless electronic signal from a remote device to provide a vibratory sensation to a person using the wearable jewelry assembly as an earring. The component assembly includes a receiver, a vibration member, and a rechargeable battery.

437. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 436, wherein, The receiver includes an antenna.

438. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 437, wherein, ​ 439. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 437 or 438, wherein, The component assembly further includes a transmitter configured to transmit wireless signals to a remote device.

440. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 439, wherein, The component assembly further includes a microphone configured to detect sound.

441. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 440, wherein, The sound is snoring by a person using the wearable jewelry assembly as earwear while sleeping on an adjustable bed.

442. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 441, wherein, The wireless signals transmitted by the transmitter cause the adjustable bed to change position, thereby causing the person sleeping to reduce snoring.

443. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 439, wherein, The remote device associated with the transmitter and the remote device associated with the receiver are the same device.

444. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 439, wherein, The remote device associated with the transmitter and the remote device associated with the receiver are different devices.

445. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein, The antenna is provided in the back side piece, the receiver, the vibrating member and the rechargeable battery are provided in the front side piece.

446. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein, The antenna and the receiver are provided in the back side piece, the vibrating member and the rechargeable battery are provided in the front side piece.

447. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein, The antenna, the receiver and the vibrating member are provided in the back side piece, the rechargeable battery is provided in the front side piece.

448. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein, The rechargeable battery and the vibrating member are provided in the back side piece, the antenna and the receiver are provided in the front side piece.

449. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein, The rechargeable battery, the vibrating member, the antenna and the receiver are all provided in the front side piece.

450. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 438, wherein, The rechargeable battery, the vibrating member, the antenna and the receiver are all provided in the back side piece.

451. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a top portion of a ladybug body with closed wings, the back side piece is configured to form a bottom portion of the ladybug body with legs.

452. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a top portion of a ladybug body with open wings, the back side piece is configured to form a bottom portion of the ladybug body with legs.

453. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a lotus flower, the back side piece is configured to form a lotus leaf.

454. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a sunflower, the back side piece is configured to form a sunflower stem or stalk.

455. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a face of an animal, the back side piece is configured to form a back portion of the animal with a tail.

456. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 455, wherein, The animal is a cat or a kitten.

457. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a rose flower, the back side piece is configured to form a rose stem with a sepals portion.

458. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 450, wherein, The front side piece is configured to form a flowering vine, the back side piece is configured to form a trunk portion to support growth of the flowering vine.

459. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of claim 458, wherein, The flowering vine is in the form of a bougainvillea.

460. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 459, wherein, The front side piece includes a pin, the back side piece includes a corresponding hole configured to securely receive the pin in a removable manner.

461. The two-piece electronic jewelry item of any of claims 436 to 459, wherein, The front side piece and the back side piece are secured together by a spring hinge assembly to form a clip-on earwear.

462. A method of manufacturing a custom template for manufacturing a custom blown glass illuminated charging container therefrom, the method comprising the steps of: providing a flora and fauna library for a specific geographic region; providing a catalog of national historic architecture treasures associated with the specific geographic region; providing an index of literary works and symbolic meanings associated therewith, wherein the literary works are associated with the specific geographic region; providing an annotated album of famous works of art associated with the specific geographic region; providing a software tool that allows selection of images from the library, catalog, index and album and integration of the selected images into a panel rendering, the software tool then creating an image file of the panel rendering; transferring the image file to a CNC machine and cutting a template thereon to engrave the panel rendering; and Manufacturing a glass container as in any one or more of claims 143-155, 171-199, or 209-212 using a stencil having an engraved panel.

463. The method of claim 462, wherein, The software tool is capable of ingesting personal photograph images and further allows such personal images to be selected for integration into those chosen for panel rendering.

464. A method of manufacturing a custom stencil for use in the manufacture of a custom blown glass illuminated charging container therefrom, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a collection of personal photograph images; creating an image file from the photograph images; inputting the image file into a CNC machine and cutting a stencil having images from the image file engraved thereon; Manufacturing a glass container as in any one or more of claims 143-155, 171-199, or 209-212 using a stencil having an engraved panel.

465. The method of claim 464, wherein, The photograph images include images of a selected favorite family pet.

466. A method of manufacturing a custom electronic jewelry box, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a collection of photograph images of a pet; creating a three-dimensional image file of the pet from the photograph images; 3D printing a scale model of the pet using the image file; manufacturing a custom electronic jewelry box as in any one or more of claims 57, 63-75, 86-90, 112-121, or 131-140 using the scale model of the pet.

467. A method of manufacturing a custom two-piece electronic jewelry item of the type described in any one or more of claims 436-461, the method comprising the steps of: receiving a collection of photograph images of an object; creating a three-dimensional image file of the object from the photograph images; 3D printing a scale model of the object using the three-dimensional image file; and manufacturing a two-piece electronic jewelry item similar to the object using the scale model of the object.

468. The method of claim 467, wherein, The photograph images are of a favorite family pet.

469. A method of manufacturing a custom stone housing for use in the manufacture of a custom stone blown glass illuminated charging container therefrom, the method comprising the steps of: providing a flora and fauna library for a specific geographic region; providing a catalog of national historic architecture treasures associated with the specific geographic region; providing an index of literary works and associated symbolic meanings associated with the specific geographic region; providing an annotated album of famous works of art associated with the specific geographic region; providing a software tool that allows images to be selected from the library, catalog, index, and album and integrated into a panel rendering, the software tool then creating an image file of the panel rendering; transferring the image file to a CNC machine and forming an engraving of the panel rendering on a provided stone housing, forming an engraved stone housing; and manufacturing a stone blown glass container as in any one or more of claims 216-293 using the engraved stone housing.

470. The method of claim 469, wherein, The software tool is capable of ingesting personal photograph images and further allows such personal images to be selected for integration into those chosen for panel rendering.

471. A method of manufacturing a custom stone housing for use in the manufacture of a custom stone blow glass illuminated charging container therefrom, said method comprising the steps of: receiving a collection of personal photographic images; creating an image file from the photographic images; inputting the image file into a CNC machine and forming an engraving of the image on an outer surface of a selected stone housing, thereby forming a stone housing having an engraving of the image engraved thereon; and using the stone housing having the engraving of the image engraved thereon to manufacture a stone glass container as claimed in any one or more of claims 216 to 293.

472. The method of claim 471, wherein, The photographic images include images of a selected beloved family pet.

473. A glass container for use as a jewelry box having light display notification and recharging functions for personal electronic items placed therein, said glass container comprising: a first layer of blown glass formed to include a bottom and at least one sidewall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a second layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the first layer of blown glass; an electronics housing located on the inner surface of the first layer of glass bottom and enclosed therein by the second layer of blown glass, said electronics housing including a control circuit and at least one charging pad; and a plurality of light sources enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, each of the plurality of light sources being operably connected to the control circuit, whereby the glass container is illuminated in a prescribed manner.

474. The glass container of claim 473, further comprising at least one motion detector and motion detection circuitry operably connected thereto and to the control circuitry, wherein, The control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources when at least a motion detector detects motion.

475. The glass container of claim 474, further comprising a transmitter circuit operably connected to the control circuit, wherein, The transmitter circuitry sends a wireless alert signal to a remote device when at least one motion detector detects motion.

476. The glass container of claim 475, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

477. The glass container of claim 475, wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

478. The glass container of claim 473, further comprising a transmitter circuitry and a digital camera operably connected to the control circuit, the transmitter circuitry configured to stream a wireless video signal to a remote device in real time.

479. The glass container of claim 478, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

480. The glass container of claim 478, wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

481. The glass container of claim 475, further comprising at least one digital camera and digital camera circuitry operably connected thereto and to the control circuitry, wherein, The transmitter circuitry streams a wireless video signal to a remote device in real time when at least one motion detector detects motion.

482. The glass container of claim 481, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

483. The glass container of claim 481, wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

484. The glass container of claim 473, wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

485. The glass container of claim 473, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a respective bundle of optical fibers.

486. The glass container of claim 473, wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

487. The glass container of any one of Claims 484 to 486, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are fully enclosed within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

488. The glass container of any one of Claims 484 to 486, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are enclosed between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the bundles of optical fibers have at least some extension segments that extend upward above an upper edge of the container.

489. The glass container of claim 488, wherein, The at least some extension segments have a length and a material sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or an air force applied thereto.

490. The glass container of any one of Claims 474 to 483, wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, the control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources to provide light along the bundle of optical fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time when at least one motion detector detects motion in proximity to the container.

491. The glass container of any one of Claims 474 to 483, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a respective bundle of optical fibers, each respective bundle of optical fibers being associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when the respective motion detector detects motion proximate the container, the control circuit activates the respective light source to thereby provide light along the respective bundle of optical fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

492. The glass container of any one of Claims 474 to 483, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a respective bundle of optical fibers, each respective bundle of optical fibers being associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when the respective motion detector detects motion proximate the container, the control circuit activates the respective light source to thereby provide light along the respective bundle of optical fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

493. The glass container of any one of Claims 490 to 492, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are fully encapsulated within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

494. The glass container of any one of Claims 490 to 492, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are encapsulated between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the bundles of optical fibers have at least some segments that extend above the upper edge of the container.

495. The glass container of claim 494, wherein, At least some of the segments have a length and a material that are sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or a force of air applied thereto.

496. The glass container of any one of Claims 473 to 495, wherein, The at least one sidewall comprises four sidewalls, the container thereby being configured in a rectangular form of the corresponding type.

497. The glass container of any one of Claims 473 to 495, wherein, The at least one sidewall is circular in shape, the container thereby being configured in a circular form of the corresponding type.

498. The glass container of any one of Claims 473 to 495, wherein, The at least one sidewall is heart-shaped, the container thereby being configured in a heart-shaped form of the corresponding type.

499. The glass container of any one of Claims 473 to 495, wherein, The at least one sidewall is butterfly-shaped, the container thereby being configured in a butterfly-shaped form of the corresponding type.

500. A three-layered stone baby bottle for use as a jewelry box, having light display notification and recharging functions for personal electronic items placed therein, the three-layered container comprising: a stone housing formed to include a bottom and at least one sidewall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a first layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the stone housing, conforming to its shape, thereby assuming a corresponding inner surface when it is shaped; a second layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the first layer of blown glass; an electronic components housing located on the inner surface of the first layer of glass bottom and encapsulated therein by the second layer of blown glass, the electronic components housing including a control circuit and at least one charging pad; and a plurality of light sources encapsulated between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, each of the plurality of light sources being operatively connected to the control circuit to thereby illuminate the container in a prescribed manner.

501. The three-layered container of claim 500, further comprising at least one motion detector and motion detection circuitry operably connected thereto and to the control circuitry, wherein, The control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources when at least the motion detector detects motion.

502. The three-layer container of claim 501, further comprising a transmitter circuit operably connected to the control circuit, wherein, The transmitter circuitry transmits a wireless alert signal to a remote device when at least one motion detector detects motion.

503. The three-layered container of claim 502, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

504. The three-layered container of claim 502, wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

505. The three-layered container of claim 500, further comprising a transmitter circuitry and a digital camera operatively connected to the control circuit, the transmitter circuitry configured to stream a wireless video signal to a remote device in real time.

506. The three-layered container of claim 505, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

507. The three-layered container of claim 505, wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

508. The three-layer container of claim 502, further comprising at least one digital camera and digital camera circuitry operably connected thereto and to the control circuitry, wherein, The transmitter circuitry streams a wireless video signal to a remote device in real time when at least one motion detector detects motion.

509. The three-layered container of claim 508, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

510. The three-layered container of claim 508, wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

511. The three-layered container of claim 500, wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a fiber optic bundle.

512. The three-layered container of claim 500, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a respective fiber optic bundle.

513. The three-layered container of claim 500, wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a fiber optic bundle.

514. The three-layered container of any one of claims 511 to 513, wherein, Any number of the fiber optic bundles are completely encapsulated within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

515. The three-layered container of any one of claims 511 to 513, wherein, Any number of the fiber optic bundles are encapsulated between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the fiber optic bundles have at least some extensions that extend above an upper edge of the container.

516. The three-layered container of claim 515, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length and material sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or a force of air applied thereto.

517. The three-layered container of any one of claims 501 to 510, wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a fiber optic bundle, and when at least one motion detector detects motion proximate the container, the control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources to provide light along the fiber optic in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

518. The three-layered container of any of claims 501 to 510, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a respective fiber optic bundle, and each respective fiber optic bundle is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when the respective motion detector detects motion proximate the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source to provide light along the respective fiber optic in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

519. The three-layered container of any of claims 501 to 510, wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a fiber optic bundle, and each respective fiber optic bundle is associated with a respective motion sensor, such that when the respective motion detector detects motion proximate the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source to provide light along the respective fiber optic in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

520. The three-layered container of any one of claims 517 to 519, wherein, Any number of the fiber optic bundles are completely encapsulated within the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass.

521. The three-layered container of any one of claims 517 to 519, wherein, Any number of the fiber optic bundles are encapsulated between the first layer of blown glass and the second layer of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the fiber optic bundles have at least some extensions that extend above an upper edge of the container.

522. The three-layered container of claim 521, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length and material sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or a force of air applied thereto.

523. The three-layered container of any one of claims 500 to 522, wherein, The at least one side wall comprises four side walls, and the container is thereby configured in a rectangular form of the corresponding type.

524. The three-layered container of any one of claims 500 to 522, wherein, The at least one side wall is circular in shape, and the container is thereby configured in a circular form of the corresponding type.

525. The three-layered container of any of claims 500 to 522, wherein, The at least one side wall is heart-shaped, and the container is thereby configured in a heart-shaped form of the corresponding type.

526. The three-layered container of any of claims 500 to 522, wherein, The at least one side wall is butterfly-shaped, and the container is thereby configured in a butterfly-shaped form of the corresponding type.

527. A two-layered stone container for use as a jewelry box having light display notification and recharging functions for personal electronic items placed therein, the two-layered container comprising: a stone shell formed to include a bottom and at least one side wall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the stone shell, thereby assuming the corresponding inner surface when shaped; an electronic components housing located on the inner surface of the stone shell bottom and encapsulated therein by the layer of blown glass, the electronic components housing including a control circuit and at least one charging pad; and a plurality of light sources encapsulated between the layer of blown glass and the inner surface of the stone shell, each of the plurality of light sources being operatively connected to the control circuit to illuminate the container in a prescribed manner.

528. The two-piece container of claim 527, further comprising at least one receptacle or slot formed in a selected interior bottom or side location of the stone shell, wherein, Each of the at least one receptacle or slot is configured to align with a corresponding light emitting or electrical element.

529. The two-layer container of claim 527 or 528, further comprising at least one motion detector and motion detection circuitry operably connected thereto and to the control circuitry, wherein, The control circuit activates at least one of the plurality of light sources when at least the motion detector detects motion.

530. The two-layer container of claim 529, further comprising a transmitter circuit operably connected to the control circuit, wherein, The transmitter circuitry transmits a wireless alert signal to a remote device when at least one motion detector detects motion.

531. The two-layer container of claim 530 wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

532. The two-layer container of claim 530 wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

533. The two-layer container of claim 527 or 528, further comprising transmitter circuitry and a digital camera operably connected to the control circuit, the transmitter circuitry configured to stream a wireless video signal to a remote device in real time.

534. The two-layer container of claim 533, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

535. The two-layer container of claim 533 wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

536. The two-container of claim 530, further comprising at least one digital camera and digital camera circuitry operably connected thereto and to the control circuitry, wherein, The transmitter circuitry streams a wireless video signal to a remote device in real time when at least one motion detector detects motion.

537. The two-layer container of claim 536, wherein, The remote device is a cell phone.

538. The two-layer container of claim 536 wherein, The remote device is located in a security office.

539. The two-layer container of claim 527 or 528 wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

540. The two-layer container of claim 527 or 528 wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

541. The two-layer container of claim 527 or 528 wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

542. The two-layer container of any of claims 539 to 541, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are fully encapsulated within the blown glass layer and the inner surface of the stone housing.

543. The two-layer container of any of claims 539 to 541, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are encapsulated between the blown glass layer and the inner surface of the stone housing, and wherein at least some of the bundles of optical fibers have at least some extensions that extend above the upper edge of the container.

544. The two-layer container of claim 543 wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length and material sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or force of air applied thereto.

545. The two-layer container of any of claims 529 to 538 wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, the control circuit activating at least one of the plurality of light sources when at least one motion detector detects motion proximate to the container to provide light along the bundle of optical fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

546. The two-layer container of any of claims 529 to 538 wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers, each corresponding bundle of optical fibers being associated with a corresponding motion sensor, such that when the corresponding motion detector detects motion proximate to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source to provide light along the corresponding bundle of optical fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

547. The two-layer container of any of claims 529 to 538 wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers, each corresponding bundle of optical fibers being associated with a corresponding motion sensor, such that when the corresponding motion detector detects motion proximate to the container, the control circuit activates the associated light source to provide light along the corresponding bundle of optical fibers in a prescribed manner for a fixed period of time.

548. The two-layer container of any of claims 545 to 547, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are fully encapsulated within the blown glass layer and the inner surface of the stone housing.

549. The two-layer container of any of claims 545 to 547, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are encapsulated between the blown glass layer and the inner surface of the stone housing, and wherein at least some of the bundles of optical fibers have at least some extensions that extend above the upper edge of the container.

550. The two-layer container of claim 549, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length and material sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or force of air applied thereto.

551. The two-layer container of any of claims 527 to 550, wherein, The at least one side wall comprises four side walls, the container thereby configured in a rectangular form of the corresponding type.

552. The two-layer container of any of claims 527 to 550, wherein, The at least one side wall is circular in shape, the container thereby configured in a circular form of the corresponding type.

553. The two-layer container of any of claims 527 to 550, wherein, The at least one side wall is heart-shaped, the container thereby configured in a heart-shaped form of the corresponding type.

554. The two-layer container of any of claims 527 to 550, wherein, The at least one side wall is butterfly-shaped, the container thereby configured in a corresponding type of butterfly-shaped form.

555. The container of any one of claims 500-554, wherein, The stone housing is formed from a stone block.

556. The container of claim 555, wherein, The stone block is formed from a series of panel segments.

557. The container of claim 556, wherein, The panel segments are formed from a single stone slab.

558. The container of claim 556, wherein, The panel segments are formed from at least two different stone slabs.

559. The container of any one of claims 500 to 554, wherein, The stone housing is formed from a series of frame segments.

560. The container of claim 559, wherein, The frame segments are formed from a single stone slab.

561. The container of claim 559, wherein, The frame segments are formed from at least two different stone slabs.

562. The container of any one of claims 555-561, wherein, The outer surface of the stone housing includes engraved features.

563. The container of any one of claims 555-562, wherein, The outer surface of the stone housing includes inlaid gemstones positioned to direct light from at least one of the plurality of light sources therethrough.

564. The container of any one of claims 555-563, wherein, The outer surface of the stone housing includes inlaid semi-gemstone features.

565. The container of any one of claims 555-564, wherein, At least a portion of the outer surface of the stone housing includes a translucent gold layer in areas that direct at least some light from at least one of the plurality of light sources therethrough.

566. An illuminated glass vase, comprising: a first layer of blown glass formed to include a base and at least one side wall, each having an outer surface and an inner surface; a second layer of blown glass applied to the inner surface of the first layer of blown glass; an electronics housing on the inner surface of the first layer of glass base and enclosed therein by the second layer of blown glass, the electronics housing including control circuitry; at least one light source enclosed between the first and second layers of blown glass and operatively associated with the control circuitry; at least one motion detector operatively associated with the control circuitry; and a rechargeable battery for powering the at least one light source and the at least one motion detector to illuminate the at least one light source in a prescribed manner when the motion detector detects motion in its vicinity.

567. The glass vase of claim 566, wherein, The at least one light source is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

568. The glass vase of claim 567, wherein, Each optical fiber in the bundle of optical fibers is entirely enclosed within the first and second layers of blown glass.

569. The glass vase of claim 567, wherein, Segments of the bundle of optical fibers are enclosed between the first and second layers of blown glass, and at least some of the optical fibers in the bundle have extensions that extend out of the outer surface of at least one side wall of the first layer of glass.

570. The glass vase of claim 567, wherein, Segments of the bundle of optical fibers are enclosed between the first and second layers of blown glass, and at least some of the optical fibers in the bundle have extensions that extend upward above the upper edge of the vase.

571. The glass vase of claim 569 or 570, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length and material sufficient to be moved by touch of a hand or force of air applied thereto.

572. The glass vase of any one of claims 566-571, wherein, The at least one side wall includes three side walls, the vase thereby configured in a corresponding type of triangular form.

573. The glass vase of any one of claims 566-571, wherein, The at least one side wall includes four side walls, the vase thereby configured in a corresponding type of square or rectangular form.

574. The glass vase of any one of claims 566-571, wherein, The at least one side wall is circular in shape, the vase thereby configured in a corresponding type of circular form.

575. The glass vase of claim 566, wherein, The at least one light source includes a plurality of light sources.

576. The glass vase of claim 575, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a corresponding bundle of optical fibers.

577. The glass vase of claim 575, wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a bundle of optical fibers.

578. The glass vase of claim 576 or 577, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are entirely enclosed within the first and second layers of blown glass.

579. The glass vase of claim 576 or 577, wherein, Any number of the bundles of optical fibers are enclosed between the first and second layers of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the bundles of optical fibers have at least some extensions that extend out of the outer surface of at least one side wall of the first layer of glass.

580. The glass vase of claim 576, 577, or 579, wherein, Any number of fiber optic bundles are encapsulated between the first and second layers of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the fiber optic bundles have at least some extensions that extend above the upper edge of the vase.

581. The glass vase of claim 579 or 580, wherein, At least some of the extensions have a length and material sufficient to be moved by a touch of a hand or an air force applied thereto.

582. The glass vase of any one of claims 576 to 581, wherein, When at least one motion detector detects motion proximate to the vase, the control circuit activates each light source associated with a respective fiber optic bundle to provide light along the fiber optic for a fixed period of time.

583. The glass vase of any one of claims 576-582, wherein, The at least one motion detector includes two motion detectors each associated with a different light source such that when a respective motion detector detects motion proximate to the vase, the control circuit activates the light source associated therewith to provide illumination for a fixed period of time.

584. The glass vase of any one of claims 576 to 582, wherein, The at least one motion detector includes a plurality of motion detectors each associated with a light source associated with a fiber optic bundle such that when a respective motion detector detects motion proximate to the vase, the control circuit activates the light source associated therewith to illuminate its respective fiber optic bundle for a fixed period of time.

585. The glass vase of any one of claims 575-582, wherein, The at least one motion detector includes a plurality of motion detectors equal in number to the number of light sources of the plurality of light sources, each of the motion detectors being associated with a different light source such that when a respective motion detector detects motion proximate to the vase, the control circuit activates the light source associated therewith to illuminate the vase for a fixed period of time.

586. The glass vase of any one of Claims 575-585, wherein, The at least one side wall includes three side walls such that the vase is configured in the form of a respective type of triangle.

587. The glass vase of any one of claims 575-585, wherein, The at least one side wall includes four side walls such that the vase is configured in the form of a respective type of rectangle.

588. The glass vase of any one of Claims 575 to 585, wherein, The at least one side wall is circular in shape such that the vase is configured in the form of a respective type of circle.

589. An illuminated charging and wake-up container, comprising: a receptacle portion having at least one side wall and a bottom, the receptacle portion formed of a first rigid layer and a second rigid layer, the first rigid layer formed of a translucent material; an electronics housing located at the bottom of the receptacle portion, encapsulated between the first and second rigid layers, the electronics housing including a control circuit and a charging pad for charging a cell phone when placed in the receptacle portion; a receiving circuit operably engaged with the control circuit, the receiving circuit configured to receive a wake-up signal from the cell phone; and at least one light source encapsulated between the first and second rigid layers, operably associated with the control circuit such that when the receiving circuit receives the wake-up signal from the cell phone, the control circuit switches the at least one light source from an off state to an on state.

590. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 589, wherein, The at least one light source includes a plurality of light sources.

591. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 590, wherein, At least one of the plurality of light sources is associated with a fiber optic bundle.

592. The illuminated awakening container of claim 590, wherein, Some of the plurality of light sources are each associated with a respective fiber optic bundle.

593. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 590, wherein, Each of the plurality of light sources is associated with a fiber optic bundle.

594. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 591 to 593, wherein, Any number of fiber optic bundles are encapsulated between the first and second rigid layers, and wherein at least some of the fiber optic bundles have at least some extensions that extend above the upper edge of the container.

595. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 591 to 593, wherein, Any number of fiber optic bundles are encapsulated between the first and second layers of blown glass, and wherein at least some of the fiber optic bundles have at least some extensions that extend above the upper edge of the vase.

596. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 591 to 593 or 595, wherein, Any number of fiber optic bundles are encapsulated between the first and second rigid layers, and wherein at least some of the fiber optic bundles have at least some extension segments that extend out from an outer surface of at least one sidewall of the container portion.

597. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 595 or 596, wherein, At least some of the extension segments have a length and material that is sufficiently soft to be moved by a touch of a hand or a gentle force of air applied thereto.

598. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 589, wherein, The ON state includes an initial low-power ON state that transitions to a high-power ON state at a set time period, such that the at least one light source transitions from a corresponding lower brightness to a higher brightness in response thereto at the set time period.

599. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 598, wherein, The set time period is in a range of 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

600. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 599, wherein, The set time period is approximately 15 minutes.

601. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 598-600, wherein, The cell phone emits a sound-awakening alarm at the end of the set time period.

602. The illuminated awakening container of any one of claims 590 to 597, wherein, The ON state of each of the plurality of light sources includes an initial low-power ON state that transitions to a high-power ON state at a set time period, such that each light source is thereby configured to transition from a corresponding lower brightness to a higher brightness at the set time period.

603. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 602, wherein, The control circuit simultaneously switches each of the plurality of light sources to its ON state when the receiving circuit receives a wake-up signal from the cell phone.

604. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 602, wherein, The control circuit sequentially and successively switches each of the plurality of light sources to its ON state when the receiving circuit receives a wake-up signal from the cell phone.

605. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 602 or 603, wherein, The set time period is in a range of 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

606. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 605, wherein, The set time period is approximately 15 minutes.

607. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 602-606, wherein, The cell phone emits a sound-awakening alarm at the end of the set time period.

608. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 604, wherein, The set time period from the first of the successive ON states to the last of the successive ON states is in a range of 5 minutes to 30 minutes.

609. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 608, wherein, The set time period is approximately 15 minutes.

610. The illuminated wake-up container of claim 608 or 609, wherein, The cell phone emits a sound-awakening alarm at the end of the set time period.

611. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 589 to 610, wherein, The at least one sidewall includes four sidewalls, the container thereby configured in a corresponding type of square or rectangular form.

612. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 589 to 610, wherein, The at least one sidewall is circular in shape, the container thereby configured in a corresponding type of circular form.

613. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 589 to 610, wherein, The at least one sidewall is heart-shaped, the container thereby configured in a corresponding type of heart-shaped form.

614. The illuminated wake-up container of any of claims 589 to 610, wherein, The at least one sidewall is butterfly-shaped, the container thereby configured in a corresponding type of butterfly-shaped form.

615. The glass container of any one of claims 473 to 499, further comprising a blown glass divider element at a bottom thereof forming a cell phone compartment and at least one jewelry compartment, each such compartment having associated therewith a corresponding charging pad in operable connection with the control circuit in the electronics housing.

616. The glass container of any one of claims 156 to 170, 200 to 208, and 214 to 215, further comprising a blown glass divider element at a bottom thereof forming at least two compartments, each such compartment having associated therewith a corresponding charging pad.

617. The method of any one or more of claims 143 to 155, 171 to 199, and 209 to 212, further comprising the step of providing a blown glass divider element onto an inner surface of the second layer of glass.

618. The three layer container of any one of claims 500 to 526, further comprising a blown glass divider element located at the bottom thereof forming a cell phone compartment and at least one jewelry compartment, each such compartment having associated therewith a respective charging pad provided in operable connection with control circuitry in the electronics housing.

619. The stone material container of any one of claims 226 to 230 and 251, further comprising a blown glass divider element located at the bottom thereof forming at least two compartments, each such compartment having associated therewith a respective charging pad.

620. The method of any one or more of claims 216 to 225 and 231 to 250, further comprising the step of providing a blown glass divider element onto the interior surface of the second layer of glass.

621. The two layer container of any one of claims 527 to 554, further comprising a blown glass divider element located at the bottom thereof forming a cell phone compartment and at least one jewelry compartment, each such compartment having associated therewith a respective charging pad provided in operable connection with control circuitry in the electronics housing.

622. The stone material container of any one of claims 260 to 264, 286 and 289 to 293, comprising a blown glass divider element located at the bottom thereof forming at least two compartments, each such compartment having associated therewith a respective charging pad.

623. The method of any one or more of claims 252 to 259, 265 to 285 and 287 to 288, further comprising the step of providing a blown glass divider element onto the interior surface of the second layer of glass.

624. A method of manufacturing a glass panel assembly for use as a building article and a security article, the method comprising the steps of: providing a first layer of flat glass in a semi-molten state; providing a cluster of optical fibers bundled together at their input ends; applying the cluster of optical fibers to the first layer of glass; forming a second layer of glass onto the first layer of glass to encapsulate the cluster of optical fibers between the first and second layers of glass; operably associating at least one light emitting element with the input ends of the cluster of optical fibers; and providing electronic circuitry comprising control circuitry, a power source and a motion detection component each operably associated with the at least one light emitting element such that, in use, when a person comes into the vicinity of the glass panel is detected by the motion detection component, the control circuitry activates the at least one light emitting element thereby creating a desired light display. the electronic circuitry further comprising a transmitter that sends a silent alarm signal to a property custodian when the control circuitry is placed in a security mode.

625. The method of claim 624, wherein, 626. A window kit comprising the glass panel assembly of claim 624 or 625.

627. A door kit comprising the glass panel assembly of claim 624 or 625.

628. A building structure comprising the window kit of claim 626 or the door kit of claim 627 or both.

629. A multi-mode pendant light comprising: a base assembly configured to house a plurality of light emitting elements; ​ a first plurality of light emitting elements connectable to a wall switch; a second plurality of light emitting elements each comprising a bundle of optical fibers; an electronics housing provided in association with the base assembly, the electronics housing comprising control circuitry for controlling illumination of the second plurality of light emitting elements; at least one light source associated with the second plurality of light emitting elements, the at least one light source being concealed within the base assembly and operatively associated with the control circuitry; and at least one motion detector provided in the base assembly and operatively associated with the control circuitry such that when the at least one motion detector detects motion, the control circuitry activates the at least one light source to provide light along at least one bundle of optical fibers provided in a respective one of the second plurality of light emitting elements. ​

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